# Children

Last week

21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023

# budget 2024

Budget 2024 will include social welfare payment increases, says minister

The Taoiseach confirmed yesterday that a pension increase is on the cards for Budget 2024.

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May 24th 2023, 6:21 PM

This year

2023

Voices

Parent: 'When she can’t figure something out for homework, we head into nuclear meltdown'

Mum Margaret Lynch looks at the debate around homework and asks if it really is serving everyone involved.

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Apr 8th 2023, 7:00 AM

# biting back

'Unacceptable': Dentists hit out at lack of public service care for children amid staffing crisis

Two-thirds of job vacancies in the sector remain unfilled, the IDA says.

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Apr 3rd 2023, 5:37 PM

# disability aids

'It's a win for transparency': HSE release list of disability equipment covered by medical card

A group representing families said the decision to make the list of items public is a relief.

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Feb 19th 2023, 7:30 AM

# cause

Bohemians unveil new kit to provide support for children of Palestine

The Dublin team’s aim is to raise awareness of human rights violations in the country.

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Feb 16th 2023, 12:22 PM

# Southwest

Parents criticise 'contradictory' HSE denials over disability equipment funding

The controversy centres around the HSE’s €6-7 million annual budget for vital equipment for children and adults with disabilities.

Parents and TDs have called for more transparency in how the multi-million euro fund for disability equipment is handled.

Families in Cork and Kerry were finding their appeals for specialised equipment for their children rejected by the HSE, with a lack of funds cited as the reason.

They were repeatedly told that no data was kept on equipment funding, only to learn in recent days that the figures have existed for some time.

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Feb 12th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Mental Health

CAMHS report raises serious concerns about children on medication not getting follow-up care

Some children and adolescents seeking mental health treatment are not getting appointments for up to two years, a new report has found.

Some children and adolescents seeking mental health treatment are not getting appointments for up to two years, Órla Ryan reports

In one catchment area, there were 140 "lost" cases where young people didn't receive follow-up care

Dr Susan Finnerty decided to produce an interim report due to "the serious concerns and consequent risks for some patients"

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Jan 23rd 2023, 12:05 AM

# on the agenda

Grooming children into a life of crime to carry penalty of five years in prison under new law

Minister for Justice Simon Harris will today seek Cabinet approval for the new Bill.

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Jan 18th 2023, 6:15 AM

# Ukraine

Number of Ukrainian students enrolled in Irish schools has almost doubled since May

Schools in Dublin, Kerry and Cork have enrolled the most students.

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Jan 2nd 2023, 6:15 AM

Last year

2022

# Bullying

National bullying database to be set up under new 'landmark' action plan

This is the first time the Department of Education has updated its bullying action plan since 2013.

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Dec 1st 2022, 1:11 PM

# Maternity Leave

New scheme to allow councillor appoint temporary substitute while on maternity leave

Currently, female councillors are office-holders rather than employees and are not covered by the statutory framework for maternity leave.

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Nov 22nd 2022, 1:57 PM

# connected

Just over half of nine-year-olds own a phone, up 10% on ten years ago

The report has compared the lives of nine-year-olds in 2007/8 and nine-year-olds in 2017/18.

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Nov 21st 2022, 7:45 AM

# christmas tradition

Minister seeks new location for live Christmas crib after decision to remove it from Mansion House

There cannot be a ‘Scrooge-like agenda’ said Minister Patrick O’Donovan.

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Oct 28th 2022, 2:19 PM

# Rossfield Estate

'An unimaginable tragedy': Three siblings die after 'violent incident' at house in Tallaght

A man in his 20s has been arrested.

Three siblings were removed from the scene by ambulance and later pronounced dead

Gardaí remain at the scene which has been sealed off for an investigation

A man in his early 20s has been arrested, Órla Ryan reports

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Sep 4th 2022, 3:30 PM

# Liver

HPSC investigating child hepatitis cases with unknown causes

Since October two of the 28 probable hepatitis cases have resulted in liver transplants and one child has died.

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Sep 1st 2022, 5:42 PM

# hidden costs

Families hit out at 'added stress' of hospital parking while children undergo cancer treatment

One parent told the report: ‘I feel guilty worrying about money because I’m so happy my children are well.’

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Aug 31st 2022, 4:06 PM

# new report

Less than 20% of children with disabilities getting recommended exercise, study shows

A 2022 report on exercise among children and adolescents found a number of inequalities in achieving the minimum recommended physical activity.

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Aug 26th 2022, 7:13 AM

# Childcare

Childcare fees should fall by 50% over the next two Budgets, says minister

Minister Roderic O’Gorman said his focus is on improving affordability for parents in this year’s Budget.

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Aug 25th 2022, 5:33 PM

# callout

'To hear a child say they feel listened to is powerful': What it's like being a Childline volunteer

The service, run by the ISPCC, is looking for new volunteers.

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Aug 20th 2022, 1:00 PM

# New Zealand

Remains of two children found in suitcases auctioned in New Zealand

Police believe the bodies were likely to have been in storage for several years.

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Aug 18th 2022, 8:41 AM

# suffocation

Dunnes Stores issues recall of children's pyjamas due to safety risk

These products pose a risk of cuts and suffocation.

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Aug 17th 2022, 3:55 PM

# Cost of Living

Children falling into poverty more quickly than rest of population, says charity

The Children’s Rights Alliance has said that the issues for Irish children and young people are starting to worsen.

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Jul 13th 2022, 6:54 AM

# Health

HSE cuts child development checks in west Dublin due to 'staff shortages'

Parents have been contacted this week with the news.

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Jun 30th 2022, 6:30 PM

# Delays

HIQA report finds "inconsistencies in many services" for children

Lengthy delays and a lack of resources were the main issues noted.

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Jun 27th 2022, 12:20 PM

# delayed delivery

'At this stage, it is a crisis': Children still left waiting for public disability services

Parents devastated as one-quarter of staff roles in new disability network teams remain unfilled and children left in limbo.

Staff vacancies in Child Disability Network Teams as high as 88% in one locality, reports Orla Dwyer.

"Everything is a fight," say parents who report poor communication from teams.

Therapist vacancies are highest, leaving children without services.

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Jun 3rd 2022, 12:05 AM

# High Court

High Court finds aspect of law that criminalises defilement of a child unconstitutional

The case concerns a challenge brought by a serving prisoner.

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Jun 1st 2022, 4:49 PM

# Cystic Fibrosis

'Intensive work' ongoing to give 35 children with Cystic Fibrosis access to life-changing drug

Donnelly said it is important to him ‘that children get access to the drug that they need’.

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May 24th 2022, 6:27 PM

# cost of childcare

Parents paying nearly €800 in monthly fees per child in childcare, report finds

A new report finds that the average weekly fee nationally per child for full day childcare is €186.84.

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May 13th 2022, 3:54 PM

# clusters

Explainer: What we know about the recent spate of acute hepatitis in children

There have been six probable cases of the illness in Ireland, and one child has sadly died.

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May 12th 2022, 1:33 PM

# State apology

Taoiseach ‘more than willing’ to offer State apology for illegal birth registrations

Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman yesterday issued an apology in the Seanad on behalf of the Government.

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May 11th 2022, 6:33 PM

# capping fees

Government to reduce childcare costs 'considerably' in the next Budget

Childcare fees will be capped at September 2021 levels if a deal can be done on pay and conditions.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says increased subsidies should be used to reduce costs considerably for parents.

Government believes a reduction in the cost of childcare 'will help with cost of living'.

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Apr 24th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Children

New government report highlights 24,000 households with children in need of social housing

The report compiles data in a number of policy areas relating to children’s wellbeing.

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Feb 28th 2022, 6:00 AM

# covid19

Online booking opens for 5-11 year olds as just over one fifth have received Covid vaccine

The HSE said a number of children in this age group had Covid over the Christmas period, but they are now eligible for their jab.

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Feb 20th 2022, 7:15 AM

# Waiting Lists

Waiting lists for children's surgeries to be tackled by extending operating theatre hours

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said “far too many” children are waiting too long for orthopaedic surgery

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Feb 15th 2022, 9:01 PM

# severe morning sickness

Health Minister insists State won't reimburse cost of drug to treat severe pregnancy sickness

When Stephen Donnelly was in Opposition he told Simon Harris that the drug called Cariban should be available on the drugs payment scheme.

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Feb 4th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Mental Health

Kerry gardaí considering CAMHS report to see if there are 'grounds' for criminal investigation

The Taoiseach said earlier that the findings will be addressed in a “non-adversarial way”.

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Jan 28th 2022, 7:41 PM

# Government

New research to examine lives of children in care and adults who were in care as children

The Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said the project will provide “new and important insights”.

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Jan 26th 2022, 6:05 AM

# camhs

HSE apologises to young people over 'care deficiencies' in Kerry mental health services

The executive will issue written apologies to around 250 families.

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Jan 25th 2022, 2:06 PM

# mother and baby homes

'I'll protest until I die': Call for 'forgotten' boarded out children to be given redress

Survivors say they will keep protesting until the scheme is changed.

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Jan 20th 2022, 12:21 PM

All time

# Covid-19

Vaccine registration opens for high-risk children aged 5 to 11

Parents can register their child for the vaccine if they have a health condition that puts them at higher risk, or if they live with someone who is at higher risk.

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Dec 28th 2021, 6:00 AM