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<p>Cork University Maternity Hospital. The boy's counsel told the court that the boy’s delivery at the hospital in 2014 was traumatic.</p>

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Boy secures €4m settlement over traumatic birth at Cork University Maternity Hospital

The 11-year-old boy’s family secured a €4m mediated settlement, without admission of liability, over alleged failures during his 2014 delivery

<p>Communications minister Patrick O'Donovan said he is concerned about children being able to access harmful material, arguing that 'you wouldn't allow a child into a bar to sit up at the counter and drink gin and tonic'.</p>

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Minister lambastes European Commission for failing to limit children's access to harmful online content

<p>Children's minister Norma Foley said the current assessment of need system is 'broken'. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos</p>

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Reducing assessment of need waiting lists 'will not happen overnight', warns minister

Cara Darmody: What use is a recruitment campaign nobody knows about?

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Cara Darmody: What use is a recruitment campaign nobody knows about?

Laughing gas ban

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Laughing gas misuse a 'growing concern' as doctors diagnose 18 people with neurological disorder

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Michael Moynihan: Ireland can’t decide whether to love or fear the e-scooter

Where you live should not determine how long you wait for Camhs services, says minister

Where you live should not determine how long you wait for Camhs services, says minister

Health minister said she is 'changing the financing of the HSE this year specifically to try to address regional inequity'

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

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State is ‘utterly failing vulnerable children’ on Camhs wait lists

New HSE data shows Cork and Kerry account for over half of all year-long Camhs waits as TDs demand urgent action

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Tusla refers child missing from school to gardaí

Tusla refers child missing from school to gardaí

'Children absent in education' section has been established within the agency

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine

Irish Examiner view: Unwavering Irish support for Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received an open-arms welcome in most other parts of the world and particularly so across Europe

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

1995 Divorce Referendum

S Fergus Finlay: Raise a glass to 30 years of divorce in Ireland

Mervyn Taylor was the most hard-working and diffident minister I've ever known — it's thanks to his hard work that thousands of people have been freed from miserable marriages since 1995

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

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E-scooter accidents now a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in children, doctors warn

Many injuries were sustained at high speeds above the 20km/h speed limit, report states

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

HSE apologises for 'failings' that led to girl's death at University Hospital Limerick

HSE apologises for 'failings' that led to girl's death at University Hospital Limerick

Inquest into 16-year-old Niamh McNally's death continues

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

G20 Summit

Taoiseach rules out 'knee-jerk' reaction of social media ban for children

Micheál Martin said the Government will adopt 'an informed and evidence-based approach' to control the impact of social media on young people

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

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Michelle Darmody: Ireland could lead the way in ultra-processed foods control

Last week's 'Lancet' report clarified that ultra processed foods are damaging both our mental and physical health — Ireland could be a leader in this area

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Ultra processed foods study

It's official: Ultra-processed foods are harmful and these are the next steps we must take

The evidence is clear on ultra-processed foods' harmful role in our diets — it's time we made manufacturers shape up or pay, writes Catherine Conlon

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

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Oireachtas committee may suggest milk and water as only drink choices in school meals scheme

A report from the Oireachtas education committee may also suggest raising the 10% organic food requirement for the programme

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

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Teenagers cared for by relatives have fewer friends, research suggests

Newly-published research examines patterns of afterschool care as well as outcomes for children at age nine and 13 in Ireland over a 10-year period

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Health minister shares son’s neonatal brain injury as medical negligence overhaul questioned

Health minister shares son’s neonatal brain injury as medical negligence overhaul questioned

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill shared her family’s experience as TDs pressed for long-awaited reforms to medical negligence claims and maternity hospital accountability

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Inquiry into child spina bifida and scoliosis agreed by Government

Inquiry into child spina bifida and scoliosis agreed by Government

Government agrees to statutory public inquiry into spinal surgery after last week's meeting with the parents of Harvey Morrison-Sherratt

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

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Safety charity urges parents to be cautious when buying smart devices for children

Devices can expose children to risks such as scams, grooming and sexual content, warns CyberSafeKids

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Equine therapy helps four-year-old Fiadh with Down syndrome take major developmental steps

Equine therapy helps four-year-old Fiadh with Down syndrome take major developmental steps

Equine therapy at the new Jack de Bromhead Equine Centre is strengthening Fiadh’s mobility, confidence and communication as she works toward her first steps

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

'Experts' must stay in their lane

'Experts' must stay in their lane

From Gabor Maté to Dr Oz to the Happy Pear, we are seeing experts in one area straying onto subjects they know nothing about — the impact could be huge, writes Hazel Katherine Larkin

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

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Irish Examiner view: Getting to the root of CHI problem

Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, died in July at the age of nine, having waited years for surgery. His parents have been vocal in calling for action on this issue

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

‘Time isn’t the concern’: Mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt backs full probe into CHI scoliosis care

‘Time isn’t the concern’: Mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt backs full probe into CHI scoliosis care

Gillian Sherratt says her family’s priority is a thorough and effective inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care at CHI

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Harvey Sherratt: Statutory inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care at CHI

Harvey Sherratt: Statutory inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care at CHI

Children's Health Ireland inquiry comes after health minister and Tánaiste met the parents of Harvey Morrison Sherratt who died in July after long delays for surgery

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Government figures asked to confirm statutory inquiry into spinal care at CHI

Government figures asked to confirm statutory inquiry into spinal care at CHI

Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill previously pledged that an inquiry will be held

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

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Children of different backgrounds in Ireland show developmental gap from age of three, study finds

The Growing Up In Ireland study also found 'adolescent girls reporting higher levels of anxiety and emotional difficulties, while adolescent boys demonstrate higher levels of antisocial behaviour'

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

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Special education: Number of early intervention classes falls in some counties

New data shows that 18 counties have either seen a reduction or no increase in the number of such classes since 2023

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

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Camhs teams staffed at just 25% of recommended levels, HSE data reveals

HSE data shows Camhs teams for children with intellectual disabilities are just 25% staffed, as families plead for faster reform

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

More children waiting for mental health services in Cork and Kerry than any other region

More children waiting for mental health services in Cork and Kerry than any other region

There are 332 children in Cork and Kerry waiting more than 52 weeks for a Camhs appointment, among 712 children waiting this long nationally

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

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Seven seriously ill children brought from Gaza to Ireland for treatment

The flight from Palestine to Jordan and on to Ireland was arranged in response to an appeal from the World Health Organization

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Mental health survey

Gareth O'Callaghan: Suicide leaves behind so many unanswered questions for loved ones

Suicide is not a natural end to a life well lived, and it leaves a mark on everyone who encounters it

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

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Record numbers seek help for historical child sex abuse — most of them men

One in Four saw demand for its services increase by 17% last year, with the percentage of male survivors coming forward rising to 62%

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Department to be asked about recommendations on medicinal cannabis use in hospitals

Department to be asked about recommendations on medicinal cannabis use in hospitals

Cork girl Ava Barry was given medical cannabis for treatment of seizures but her mother was the only person licensed to administer it

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

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'Big concern' over funding for mental health patient services

Consultants fear lack of protected funding under new regional care structure could harm service delivery

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Aontú opt for debate on change to presidential nominations instead of Government no-confidence motion

Aontú opt for debate on change to presidential nominations instead of Government no-confidence motion

The party plans to table a motion of no confidence if the Government fails to provide a terms of reference for the inquiry into the scoliosis controversy at CHI within six months

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

High school students at school, wearing N95 Face masks.

Almost half of teachers identify students suffering an eating disorder

Findings come as educational resource aimed at improving body image is launched

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Louise Burne: Harvey’s grieving family deserve better than parties going through the motions

Louise Burne: Harvey’s grieving family deserve better than parties going through the motions

Aontú's motion of no confidence in the Tánaiste, and the Government's own confidence motion designed to forestall it, achieve precisely zero for children with spinal issues

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Grattan Wood Fatal Incident

Gardaí hope witnesses can shed light on fatal stabbing at Dublin youth residential home

Gardaí are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy at a Tusla-run residential home in north Dublin

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

CC SMITHFIELD CELEBRATIONS

Parents meet with politicians over lack of adequate children's healthcare

Families are hoping a renewed political focus on services will bring more action

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

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Stability of care system queried as 320 children put in three or more placements last year

The figure is up from 179 children in 2020, and accounted for 5.7% of the 5,705 children who were in care last year

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Report calls for strong measures to protect child victims of trafficking

Report calls for strong measures to protect child victims of trafficking

There are 528 separated children being accommodated by Tusla

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Budget 2026: Here's what's expected as talks set to go down to the wire

Budget 2026: Here's what's expected as talks set to go down to the wire

Paul Hosford and Louise Burne break down what we are likely to see on Tuesday across each of 12 government departments

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Migration and staffing among issues hampering Tusla’s work, PAC to hear

Migration and staffing among issues hampering Tusla’s work, PAC to hear

Tusla has been under increased fire in recent months over alleged gaps in its engagement with the families of vulnerable children such as Daniel Aruebose

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

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Indoor wood burners cause damage 'in a similar way to cigarette smoke'

Study links the growing popularity of domestic wood burning to lung damage

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

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AI seriously endangers children's mental health

AI is in every aspect of our lives now, and regulation is not keeping up - children are at huge risk, writes Alex Cooney, Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Government commits to holding inquiry into spina bifida and scoliosis care at CHI

Government commits to holding inquiry into spina bifida and scoliosis care at CHI

It is understood the terms of reference for the inquiry will be drawn up 'in collaboration with parental advocacy groups'

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Working mom breastfeeding baby with laptop on the couch

Breastfeeding is tricky to talk about, but we must show support

New mothers don’t need your judgement on how they feed their babies, but if they do decide they want to breastfeed they need your support

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Children’s hospital may begin treating patients next spring

Children’s hospital may begin treating patients next spring

HSE chief Bernard Gloster said 'you couldn't but be embarrassed by' 'failings between CHI and parents' but denied the CHI orthopaedic surgeries scandals were the cause of its planned merger into the HSE

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025