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SJennifer Horgan: Kyle Chandler reels? Fine. But such scrolling could destroy my interior life 
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Terrible timing but some positives in Special Needs Assistants Workforce Development Plan
The Irish Examiner's Education Correspondent on a key document regarding SNAs — and the Department of Education's decision to publish it on one of the busiest days of the year

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

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Schools will not lose more than one SNA in any one year – new workforce plan
Also, affected staff will be offered another post under proposals published in the first workforce plan for the profession

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

‘It brought a profound sense of relief,’ says woman diagnosed as autistic in her 40s
‘It brought a profound sense of relief,’ says woman diagnosed as autistic in her 40s
A State-funded autism assessment process, launched last week and due to begin in July, will include adults for the first time

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Ultra runner Chris Amour rings Shandon bells after finishing 300km run in aid of Pieta
Ultra runner Chris Amour rings Shandon bells after finishing 300km run in aid of Pieta
Mr Amour said he was alarmed by statistics from the Central Statistics Office which showed that, in 2022, a total of 500 people died by suicide in Ireland, 79% of whom were men

Thu, 28 May, 2026

'There’s always help and there’s always a solution':  Minister opens up about mental health struggles
'There’s always help and there’s always a solution':  Minister opens up about mental health struggles
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran said he travelled the 'length and breadth' of the country to meet with people who have dealt with depression

Wed, 27 May, 2026

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Boy in Tusla care is up all night on his phone, court hears
Guardian ad litem asked the court: 'Is it right to bring a child into care if you can’t provide them with a suitable placement?'

Mon, 25 May, 2026

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Just 47% of female doctors found it easy to set up maternity leave – survey
Survey of more than 770 female doctors in Ireland suggests they face major work/life challenges

Sat, 23 May, 2026

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Women much more likely to report poor physical and mental health than men, survey shows
Women more likely than men to have reported depression, CSO study found

Wed, 20 May, 2026

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Children with disabilities 'being failed twice' by lack of services and system 'that doesn't recognise their needs'
Waiting lists for children with an intellectual disability to be referred to the HSE’s child mental health services almost doubled in 2025, with 815 children on waiting list

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane
Man's killing of his grandmother sums up 'crisis in Ireland's mental health services', court told
The man was sentenced to nine years, mitigated to five years and with the last 18 months suspended on condition

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Parents had 'lost all hope' until their child was admitted to adolescent psychiatric unit, report shows
Parents had 'lost all hope' until their child was admitted to adolescent psychiatric unit, report shows
They told inspectors their child's admission to Linn Dara had made 'such a difference'

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Galway City Council backs call for dedicated mental health A&Es 
Galway City Council backs call for dedicated mental health A&Es 
The campaign by for dedicated mental health A&Es has gathered significant national support,

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Singer Tommy Fleming reveals he is gay after years ‘living a lie’
Singer Tommy Fleming reveals he is gay after years ‘living a lie’
The interview came after a leaked recording of a phone conversation between Fleming and his ex-wife which is now subject to a garda investigation

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Majority of 17-year-olds in Ireland feel they have been victims of discrimination, study finds
Majority of 17-year-olds in Ireland feel they have been victims of discrimination, study finds
LGBTQ+ young people, those from a minority ethnicity and those with disabilities reported higher levels of discrimination, ESRI research found

Thu, 14 May, 2026

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Catherine Conlon: The last bastion of urban silence is being shattered by drones
As drone deliveries increase across Cork City, public health doctor Catherine Conlon explains how constant noise pollution can affect our physical and mental health

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Meta says ban on under-16s would not make social media safer
Meta says ban on under-16s would not make social media safer
Meta, which runs WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, was among social media giants before the Oireachtas committee on children today

Thu, 07 May, 2026

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Social media firms to tell TDs and senators children are safe online
Meta, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google, and Snapchat will address Oireachtas children’s committee on Thursday

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Parents at school for autistic children seek inquiry over past abuse claims against principal
Parents at school for autistic children seek inquiry over past abuse claims against principal
Calls come after Páidí Manning's 'credible and consistent' allegations to Tusla pertaining to another school between 2001 and 2003

Thu, 07 May, 2026

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Richard Hogan: It took 25 years, but this is a landmark day for families and children
The imminent passing of the Mental Health Bill into law signals a positive moment for health care — and puts behind us the scandals of the recent past, says Richard Hogan

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

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'The Com': Europol warns of online network grooming children into violence and sexual abuse
EU police agency Europol has warned that The Com poses an 'extremely serious threat' 

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

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Workplace bullying is not rare — and the response is not improving
Awareness of bullying has improved, but understanding hasn’t kept pace. Too often, behaviours are dismissed as 'management style' or 'personality clashes'

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Rise in ADHD queries linked partly to social media awareness, says Cork service
Rise in ADHD queries linked partly to social media awareness, says Cork service
Increased awareness and pandemic disruption have driven a surge in ADHD queries, with families seeking guidance and support

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

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East Cork children left waiting due to lowest HSE CDNT staff ratio in county 
TD highlights 'deeply uneven CDNT provision' with 'significantly fewer clinicians available for each child in East Cork'

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

'Dangerous' man expected to plead guilty to carrying large serrated knife in Cork city centre
'Dangerous' man expected to plead guilty to carrying large serrated knife in Cork city centre
The accused man has previously told the court: 'I don’t think I should be in society..' I am seeing things everywhere constantly.'

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Man found guilty of woman's manslaughter by diminished responsibility to be sentenced in May
Man found guilty of woman's manslaughter by diminished responsibility to be sentenced in May
Sharon Crean was stabbed to death by her ‘on/off’ partner who was suffering from a mental disorder at the time

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

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80% of women in Cork addiction services also have mental health conditions, study finds
Nearly half of the women reported at least one attempted suicide, while nearly four out of 10 said they had experienced domestic violence

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Woman who suffered postnatal depression calls for more mental health support for new mothers
Woman who suffered postnatal depression calls for more mental health support for new mothers
Sligo woman Aolish Gormley says 'postnatal care in Ireland ends far too soon, and calls for a year of postnatal access instead of the typical six weeks 

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Assessment of need reform will not fix wider crisis of accessing care and children will pay the price
Assessment of need reform will not fix wider crisis of accessing care and children will pay the price
The assessment of need crisis is part of a wider failure by successive governments to build properly staffed, integrated child and adolescent services in the first place

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Mick Clifford: We moved on from Covid — but did we learn anything?
S Mick Clifford: We moved on from Covid — but did we learn anything?
Experts warn key lessons risk being lost as Ireland opts for limited review instead of full Covid inquiry

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Minister admits inmates on waiting lists leave prison before attending psychology services
Minister admits inmates on waiting lists leave prison before attending psychology services
The justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said this was due to long waiting lists and overcrowding

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Inquest hears boy, 12, who it is suspected was killed by father had died as a result of asphyxiation
Inquest hears boy, 12, who it is suspected was killed by father had died as a result of asphyxiation
It is understood that Wayne O’Reilly, who suffered mental health issues, was facing a custody battle for Oisín Reddin in the courts

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

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Teachers are not trained as first responders to students’ mental health needs
Teachers are on the frontline of student mental health. It is time the system supported them for the sake of the children

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

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North Kerry Camhs: Hundreds more children may receive apology
Further review of cases was announced on Thursday in the wake of Dr Colette Halpin's report 

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

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HSE starts recruitment of suicide assessment nurses for Kerry, Limerick and four other regions
It means patients who are suicidal but do not have a physical injury can avoid going to a hospital emergency department

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

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Waiting list continues to grow for children to gain access to mental health services
Of the 4,587 children on Camhs lists at the end of January, 587 had been waiting more than a year for an appointment

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

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North Kerry CAMHS review to be expanded
A review of 374 cases published last month found that more than half of those children faced risks of varying levels

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

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Women more likely to feel downhearted or depressed than men, new survey shows
CSO Survey on Income and Living Conditions found over 65s reported higher levels of satisfaction with their lives and financial situation than younger age groups

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

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Social media use linked to mental health problems in children
Research by Imperial College London finds those who spend more than three hours a day on platforms more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression as teenagers

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

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Mental health, disability and primary care for children to have single point of access in bid to reduce delays
HSE says new assessment of needs system will go live in June

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Fergus Finlay: We must identify and honour all who died in psychiatric hospitals
S Fergus Finlay: We must identify and honour all who died in psychiatric hospitals
These were people who died innocent of any crime. They did not, and do not, deserve an unmarked grave

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane
'I am a dangerous man,' says man arrested with large serrated knife in Cork City
The accused man himself objected to his own bail saying: 'I think I should be in Dundrum for life. I am seeing things everywhere constantly.'

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

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Surge in rate of new mothers dying from suicide
A third of the deaths of new mothers between 2019 to 2021 were at their own hands; that  compares to 12.3% of maternal deaths analysed over the period from 2009 to 2021

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

One in three of those assessed for eating disorders are in their teens, figures show 
One in three of those assessed for eating disorders are in their teens, figures show 
Mental health minister Mary Butler provided the information in response to a parliamentary question

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

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Exposure to toxic chemicals in the air corps: 'I hate that my life feels over at 53'
Years of exposure to toxic chemicals while serving in the air corps have left Mick Murphy practically bed-ridden

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

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