Organisation: ISPCC

Garda backlog for analysing child sex abuse imagery down by 50%

Garda HQ said the reduction is due to the allocation of more staffing to the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Brave statement from Lewis Capaldi

Singer cancels all his commitments up to Glastonbury

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

'Shocking' link between viewing of porn and child-on-child abuse

Therapists say children who are exposed to pornography are acting out what they see on other children

Mon, 15 May, 2023

Action needed to improve co-operation among child sex abuse services

The Ombudsman for Children tells Security Correspondent Cormac O'Keeffe it's time the Government ends the communication logjam between the gardaí and Tusla in child sex abuse cases.

Mon, 08 May, 2023

Upset woman sitting on couch alone at home

Childline answers 600 calls and messages in three days

The ISPCC says that many young people feel lonely, stressed and upset around Christmas time, with post-Covid anxiety also a factor

Mon, 26 Dec, 2022

Irish agency acted on three times more child sexual abuse images last year than in 2020

Hotline.ie reveals it received 25% more reports last year than it had last in the previous 21 years combined

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

Childline expects to help 600 children this Christmas

As well as its phone line, the ISPCC runs an online chat service because messaging may suit some children better

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

'It was magic:' Cork's canine companions opening doors for neurodivergent children

Sara Prodoni thought she had lost her son when he ran out in front of a truck, but now that he has Indi the dog, new opportunities have opened up for Ruben

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

File Photo The Health Service Executive has said it is working to establish how many patients may need to have their medical tes

Mental health groups condemn bed closures at key child unit

Almost half of beds at Linn Dara closed as staffing crisis to continue until September at earliest

Tue, 24 May, 2022

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Irish Examiner View: Childline calls reveal a darker side to life for Irish children

We must also ponder the fate of the children who did not have the reserves or the facilities to make that call.

Tue, 28 Dec, 2021

Childline got more than 1,000 calls from 'anxious and isolated' children over Christmas period

The helpline had recently flagged its concerns about a small rise in the number of young people making reference to self-harm

Mon, 27 Dec, 2021

ISPCC 'shocked' at findings of major international study on child sexual abuse

An international study conducted on the hidden 'dark web' found many people were under 13 when first exposed to child abuse images online

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021

Emergency fix allows social media companies resume reporting child abuse material

Privacy laws had unintentionally created uncertainty for companies reporting child abuse images and grooming

Wed, 07 Jul, 2021

Proof of ID 'a must' to set up social media account, say TDs

The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill will set up the Media Commission, which will potentially be one of the most powerful regulators in the State

Thu, 13 May, 2021

Society 'must urgently face up to the reality' of sexual abuse of children by children

A fifth of detected sexual violence crimes reported in 2019 involved juvenile victims and juvenile suspected offenders

Mon, 26 Apr, 2021

ISPCC warns Facebook's messaging encryption could render child abuse detection 'useless'

Children's charity chief said while end-to-end encryption can be positive for privacy, it can place children at significant risk

Tue, 20 Apr, 2021

Childline developing new video therapy service as it prepares for 'busier Christmas' than last year

The video therapy pilot project is "very similar" to current face-to-face therapies offered by the ISPCC and it's hoped a six-week resilience programme via video can be offered.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2020

Home truths: Irish creatives help domestic abuse victims with charity prints

Creatives against Covid-19 is a group of artists collaborating to create works they can sell to support women and children living in abusive situations, writes Denise O’Donoghue

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Instagram art auction surpasses €13,000 in donations for Covid-stricken charities

An online art auction has surpassed the €13,000 mark in donations for charities affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Tadhg Daly: Manning the nursing home frontline in the Covid-19 battle

As nursing homes find themselves in the frontline in the battle against Covid-19, Nursing Homes Ireland chief executive Tadhg Daly gives his perspective on how the crisis has been handled and how his upbringing influenced his strong work ethic.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Hozier’s Late Late performance of The Parting Glass to be released for charity

All profits raised by the single will go the ISPCC/Childline.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Arts online: gigs, plays and streaming fun

Arts Editor Des O’Driscoll selects another batch of virtual events to keep you entertained during lockdown.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Online yoga morning for ISPCC; Animal lovers urged to donate to ISPCA

Yoga and Meditation Instructor, Michael Ryan will be leading today's session to help people during the Covid-19 crisis.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

Number of children calling Childline up 25% since schools closed

The number of children contacting Childline has surged by more than 25% since early March as young people remain home from school during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Here’s who you can see live on Instagram in the 2FM/ChildLine concerts

Tonight, Gavin James keeps the concerts going and next week Niall Horan, Lyra and Walking On Cars will all take to Instagram.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Arts Noticeboard: Online entertainment options

Ellie O’Byrne rounds up some of the virtual gigs, films and other events

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

WATCH: People have been turning to song amid Covid-19 restrictions

Seisúns, music, song, and dance are part of our Irish DNA.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Frontline workers to be honoured as Brian O'Driscoll and Dara Ó Briain guest on Late Late Show

Viewers will be asked to join in with a round of applause to thank people trying to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

RTÉ 2FM team up with top artists to present a two-week-long live charity music event

Starting this Friday, March 27 at 7 pm, people can tune into live performances, on each artist's official live Instagram account.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Hozier to play series of livestream concerts for ISPCC Childline

Hozier has announced a series of livestream concerts for ISPCC Childline on social media.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: ‘Make others stick to distance rules’

Health Minister Simon Harris also pleaded with people to “keep your distance”.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2020

Childline under pressure as number of calls increase following school closures

Childline has seen an increase in calls since schools closed due to Covid-19, with a rise in the number of people expressing heightened anxiety.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Charities call for new Govt to introduce digital watchdog to protect children

Child and sexual violence support groups called for a review of resources required for gardaí to investigate child sex abuse imagery and exploitation.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2020

Ireland is playing 'catch-up' when it comes to child safety online, say experts

Children's rights groups are calling for the establishment of a Digital Safety Officer to protect children online.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2020

New bill aims to establish Online Safety Commissioner

Cyberbullying, eating disorders, depression and suicide are some of the toxic behaviours and dangerous thought patterns often spread online that new draft legislation aims to protect children from.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2020

Directors of social media companies maybe be liable for prosecution under proposed laws

The Oireachtas Justice Committee heard claims that the industry is currently a “wild west”, where multinational corporations are earning “billions” of euro without any of the legal regulation governing traditional industries.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2019

Voyage of Recovery: Man credits sailing with helping him to navigate difficult times

A man who struggled with depression and addiction says that learning to sail helped him navigate through a dark and difficult time.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2019

Teachers invited to free anti-bullying training

Teachers interested in learning how to tackle bullying both online and in their schools are invited to sign-up for free training with the National Anti-Bullying Centre (ABC).

Thu, 05 Sep, 2019

Here's all you need to know ahead of Metallica's concert at Slane

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Metallica's concert at Slane.

Thu, 30 May, 2019

Childline contacted once a minute on Christmas Day

Childline received on average nearly one contact a minute on Christmas Day, according to the helpline’s providers, who said calls to the service were up almost a quarter compared to the same day last year.

Thu, 27 Dec, 2018

ISPCC: Online safety most important child-protection issue

The head of the ISPCC has warned that online safety is “the child protection issue of our day”.

Wed, 07 Nov, 2018

Profits almost top €6m at Brian O'Driscoll firm; Amy Huberman’s company also enjoys stellar year

Accumulated profits at the main firm owned by rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll last year almost topped the €6m mark.

Fri, 20 Jul, 2018

ISPCC in €650k loss despite axing staff

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) incurred losses of almost €650,000 last year despite cost-cutting measures including compulsory redundancies and the closure of its Waterford office.

Mon, 16 Jul, 2018

Online child safety plan branded a ‘failure’

The Government has been sharply criticised for breaking a significant promise on online safety for children.

Thu, 12 Jul, 2018