The Government has been accused of “deliberately misleading” the public on the mental health funding announced in Budget 2018.

The scene of occupations by protestors in recent months became the site of an alien invasion yesterday, as Cork City Hall hosted the launch of an app aimed at helping children develop the skills they need to operate comfortably in social situations.

Some 65% of people say being treated for a mental health problem is viewed by Irish society as a sign of failure, according to a new survey.

A citywide teen mental health project will be launched in Cork today.

Junior Minister for Mental Health John Moloney said today that there is no extra money available to tackle the high rate of suicides in Ireland.