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Royal College of Psychiatrists report
Youth mental health now in 'global crisis', according to study
Mental illness now accounts for 45% of the overall burden of disease internationally in people aged between 10 and 24, the latest research has found

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Youth mental health charity Jigsaw reports 'most demanding year' yet
Youth mental health charity Jigsaw reports 'most demanding year' yet
Last year saw the highest-ever number of referrals in a single year across Jigsaw's 18-year history.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Stock of cigarette smoking
Ireland to raise minimum age for buying cigarettes and tobacco to 21
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will commence the passage of the Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment Bill 2024 on Thursday

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

'An inspiration to all young people': Tributes paid at West Cork Garda Youth Awards
'An inspiration to all young people': Tributes paid at West Cork Garda Youth Awards
Jessica Jane Waschkowitz, from Castletownbere, who was born with Down syndrome, has been showcased on a billboard in Times Square in New York after catching global attention through her social media platforms

Sun, 19 May, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Parties have to try to connect with the voters of the future
Irish Examiner view: Parties have to try to connect with the voters of the future
The mobilisation of the youth vote this year could be a massive factor in elections in Ireland and around the world this year

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

Vape teenager. Young pretty white girl in casual clothing smoking an electronic cigarette opposite modern background on the stre
'Challenging' to introduce tax on vapes, says Michael McGrath 
Government intends to apply the levy on e-cigarettes as part of a public health response 

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

HSE confirms 90 drug samples handed in to Electric Picnic surrender bins
HSE confirms 90 drug samples handed in to Electric Picnic surrender bins
It brings to almost 270 the total number of drug samples given over by users at the four music festivals where HSE has operated a drug-checking facility

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

Drug trafficking cannabis marijuana euro bills
S Catherine Conlon: Cannabis and public health — legalisation is not the answer 
The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use should prioritise the critical and evidence-based interventions supporting prevention and treatment

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Department of Justice reform proposals
West Cork among four new locations to get projects to divert youths from crime
At least €1. 5m is set to be allocated to establish a new Youth Diversion Project (YDP) in West Cork, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has announced.

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Oberstown Campus
Spike in use of 'single separation' as Oberstown nears full capacity
Officials at the youth detention centre said, however, that relative increase in physical interventions has not occurred, indicating "the success of the de-escalation and early intervention".

Mon, 08 May, 2023

Swap to stop scheme
Whole generation of young people at risk from vaping, health experts warn
Call for greater regulation

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Unemployed woman expressing negative emotions during recession. Jobless woman looking vacancies online with no success
Sarah Harte: Gen Z workers are not coddled, they simply have never known office culture
Many of us don't miss the 9-5 but are younger workers missing out on mentoring and bonding?

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Garda probe as teens who took substance are hospitalised
Garda probe as teens who took substance are hospitalised
An investigation is underway after four teenage boys were hospitalised after becoming unwell in Co Kilkenny. The four youths were taken to hospital from Mooncoin at around 11am on Friday morning.

Sun, 19 Feb, 2023

Learner Drivers
Revealed: Cork driving test centre has highest pass rate
The average pass rate across all centres last year was 53%

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

Boy in hoodie trespassing on private residential property
People who lure children into life of crime face five years' jail 
New law aims to stop criminal gangs from exploiting youngsters to commit crimes

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

Harris: 'Broken' social contract for next generation must be restored
Harris: 'Broken' social contract for next generation must be restored
Further education minister says he understands why 57% of college leavers are planning to emigrate

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022

teenagers drinking in the park
Terry Prone: Mopping up problems created by alcohol is not a job for Drinkaware
Drinkaware has launched a new programme for students despite the Taoiseach, the departments of Education and Health, and the HSE saying it shouldn't be in schools

Mon, 05 Dec, 2022

Mental health research
Wait times for youth mental health charity have almost tripled in Cork 
Access to charity's services last year in Cork was 11 weeks, so far this year it is running at an average of 29 weeks

Mon, 05 Dec, 2022

Catherine Conlon: Almost half of women don't prioritise exercise and it's time to change
Catherine Conlon: Almost half of women don't prioritise exercise and it's time to change
We need to show a little Dutch courage by making aerobic exercise part of our day — rain, hail, or shine 

Sun, 04 Dec, 2022

'I feel accepted': Youthreach provides opportunities outside mainstream education
'I feel accepted': Youthreach provides opportunities outside mainstream education
Teenagers who left school during the pandemic and never returned are finding alternative forms of education, friendship, and acceptance in a Cork-based Youthreach centre, writes Liz Dunphy

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Child abuse
Counsellors in schools could 'almost eliminate' waiting lists for child mental health services
Oireachtas committee hears that model being trialled in Britain allocates four dedicated mental health professionals per 7,500 pupils

Tue, 22 Nov, 2022

Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Irish Examiner view: Fine Gael faces battle to woo younger voters
Party's biggest challenge is to broaden its appeal

Tue, 22 Nov, 2022

Choosing the right pregnancy prevention method
GPs report high take-up of free contraception
There has been a rush of young women going to GPs for under a new Government scheme. Up to now, the cost of contraception was seen as a barrier to access, with women choosing to have a copper coil fitted having to pay up to €300.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

Minister condemns vandals for 'attacking their own communities'
Minister condemns vandals for 'attacking their own communities'
Heather Humphries launches €12.5m fund for the upgrade and development of almost 600 community centres nationwide

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

Young adult alcohol statistics
Taoiseach: Schools should get resources to educate pupils on alcohol from HSE 
Micheál Martin's comments come following controversy that Drinkaware is working with schools against the advice of the HSE and Department of Health.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Clodagh Finn: Teenage girls don't feel safe, supported, confident or equal 
Clodagh Finn: Teenage girls don't feel safe, supported, confident or equal 
Survey reveals worrying statistics around body image, self-esteem, and mental health — and misogyny among their male peers

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

Campaign floated to bring a pop-up swimming pool to Bandon 
Campaign floated to bring a pop-up swimming pool to Bandon 
Efforts are underway to secure funding to bring a pop-up swimming pool to the town of Bandon in West Cork.

Sun, 31 Jul, 2022

More than 500 children waiting over a year to be seen by mental health service
More than 500 children waiting over a year to be seen by mental health service
HSE said 4,294 young people were waiting for Camhs appointment, with the highest number of these (826) in Cork and Kerry region

Fri, 15 Jul, 2022

German photographer finds second home in Limerick's St Mary's Park
German photographer finds second home in Limerick's St Mary's Park
Tamara Eckhardt chose to focus on the area because she wants to offer a different perspective on a place that is often the focus of negative attention

Sun, 17 Apr, 2022

Stem South West expo reaches out to young learners
Stem South West expo reaches out to young learners
Encouraging school-goers to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

Pensive sad boy teenager in a blue shirt and jeans sitting at the window and closes his face with his hands.
Mick Clifford: Vulnerable teens are the losers in long saga of Cork addiction centre
The confidence of the HSE and the Probation Service in Matt Talbot Adolescent Services is thought to be at an all-time low after years of internal strife and closure of its Enniskeane unit

Wed, 02 Feb, 2022

Cork education visionary Don O'Leary to receive special civic award
Cork education visionary Don O'Leary to receive special civic award
Visionary educator Don O’Leary is to receive a special civic award within weeks, the lord mayor of Cork has announced.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022

FILE PHOTO An Bord Pleanala has refused planning permission for a 179-unit apartment development on the site of the Bessborough
Number of young people known to care services who died rises by a third
Of the 30 who died in 2020, seven died by suicide

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

National forum to hear views of Ireland's young islanders
National forum to hear views of Ireland's young islanders
Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann wants to hear of issues affecting young people of the still populated islands around the coast

Fri, 12 Nov, 2021

Cop26 - Glasgow
Step up action on climate or you will fail your grandchildren, youngsters warn
Youth NGOs (Youngo) – made up of a number of different youth organisations from around the world – has published a climate statement during Cop26

Fri, 05 Nov, 2021

'£260m bill' for using ATMs abroad
Young people make up most of 700 'money mule' cases in 2021 
BPFI warns young people never to open a bank account in their own name in order receive a transfer/inbound payments on behalf of someone they didn't know

Fri, 06 Aug, 2021

James Fort. Kinsale, Ireland
Cork fort has become party central at weekends, say locals
James Fort in Kinsale has become a popular spot for young people at weekends, with locals reporting parties, drinking, vandalism and intimidation 

Fri, 30 Jul, 2021

Shauna Bowers: We were all in it together, but new policy shows that's no longer the case
Shauna Bowers: We were all in it together, but new policy shows that's no longer the case
Younger people, among the cohort worst hit by the economic impact of the pandemic and with the longest wait for vaccines, feel left out of the conversation once again

Thu, 01 Jul, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: My favourite Irish walks and ideal picnic locations
Derval O'Rourke: My favourite Irish walks and ideal picnic locations
— the heady flavours of Moroccan chicken skewers are just gorgeous

Mon, 28 Jun, 2021

Toy Show funds the gifts that keep on giving for 650,000 youngsters
Toy Show funds the gifts that keep on giving for 650,000 youngsters
Flagship music project in Cork is one of the 55 beneficiaries

Fri, 25 Jun, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Mental wellbeing at all time low for young people
Letters to the Editor: Mental wellbeing at all time low for young people
As the leaving cert draws to a close I can’t help but think of the mental strain and anguish young students are left to deal with following the exams.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2021

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.
Average age of a solo first-time buyer rises to 42
New CSO data reveals median age for single person buying a home was eight years younger in 2010

Wed, 16 Jun, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Children need a new strategy for post-Covid support needs
Letters to the Editor: Children need a new strategy for post-Covid support needs
Pandemic, coupled with parental unemployment, increased poverty, and financial stress, will have a hugely negative impact on children unless steps are taken

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Youth sport is a path to full wellbeing
Irish Examiner view: Youth sport is a path to full wellbeing
GAA school coaching programme should be considered in every parish

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

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