IN his column on the Department of Health and Children (July 6), Fergus Finlay knocks great fun out of questioning the role and function of the department and its ministers.

BULLYING has become an everyday part of life for teenagers, particularly in the school setting, a new report reveals.

Homophobic bullying is widespread among teenagers with some teachers even accused of name-calling in class, it emerged today.

SUICIDE prevention groups are wasting too much time raising vital funds and not concentrating on reducing the number of people taking their lives, the National Office for Suicide Prevention said yesterday.