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# rollout

HSE working to decide settings where Covid vaccines will be administered to children

The HSE has been “working around the clock” on how best to distribute the message to parents.

17.4k

Dec 9th 2021, 6:59 PM

# freezing classrooms

Taoiseach says funding will be made available to schools that wish to purchase HEPA filters

Mary Lou McDonald says children and teachers are left freezing in classrooms as windows must be left open.

13.6k

Dec 7th 2021, 4:20 PM

# Education

Therapy services at special school still not restored despite Taoiseach's assurances

One child has been taken out of the school because of the lack of on-site clinicians with the relevant skills.

16.9k

Dec 5th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Waiting Lists

Children's hospitals forced to cancel surgeries for patients who are in 'increasing pain'

Around 40% of in-patients at children’s hospitals have a respiratory virus.

High attendances at Emergency Departments forced hospitals to cancel non-urgent procedures, Michelle Hennessy reports.

There has been an increase in cases of a respiratory virus among children aged 0-4.

Advocates have called for funding to expand theatre capacity and support recruitment.

28.6k

Nov 14th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Waiting Lists

Consultants say orthopaedic care conditions for children are 'inadequate and chaotic'

Consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon Connor Green made a passionate plea to overhaul the system.

11.0k

Nov 11th 2021, 2:25 PM

# nphet

Five to 12 year olds are now the age group with the highest Covid incidence rate

Prof Breda Smyth said that children in this age group are in contact with one another “a lot”.

54.7k

Oct 27th 2021, 7:42 PM

# Vaccination

Pfizer reports Covid-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in children

The information was released as the US considers opening vaccinations to this age group.

14.4k

Oct 22nd 2021, 8:30 PM

# Mental Health

Warning of ‘tsunami’ of mental health issues among children due to pandemic

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children said children will continue to face ‘acute’ mental health challenges related to Covid.

10.8k

Oct 20th 2021, 3:37 PM

# Vaccines

Pfizer submits data to FDA to authorise Covid vaccine for young children

Pfizer and BioNTech are also trialling their vaccine children under the age of five.

7.3k

Sep 28th 2021, 3:29 PM

# Covid-19

Taoiseach: 'No issue vaccinating young children, but we must ask if vaccines need to go to others'

Martin said we have to ‘up the level of vaccination in less developed regions’.

21.7k

Sep 26th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Schools

Philip Nolan: Risk of keeping asymptomatic children in school 'remains low'

Changes to contact tracing rules come into effect on Monday.

10.3k

Sep 24th 2021, 3:13 PM

# Testing

Number of children aged five to 12 tested for Covid quadruples

A further 1,413 cases of Covid-19 were notified on today.

22.3k

Sep 16th 2021, 7:29 PM

# Housing Crisis

Lone parents and their children account for more than half of all homeless families

Less than 25% of lone parents reported home-ownership, compared with 70% of the total population.

14.1k

Sep 14th 2021, 7:36 AM

# Children

Explainer: How schools are handling Covid-19 pressure not long after reopening

Schools reopened their doors to pupils over the last couple of weeks – how have they been dealing with Covid cases?

16.5k

Sep 11th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Children

Highest Covid-19 rates in children were recorded during school holidays, HSE says

There were 1,000 cases per week on average during school term.

21.2k

Sep 9th 2021, 6:12 PM

# Vaccines

Union reissues call for unvaccinated pregnant teachers to be allowed work from home

The TUI said this situation is causing “severe stress and anxiety” for affected teachers.

20.6k

Aug 23rd 2021, 3:13 PM

# child vaccinations

'The benefits of vaccination exceed any risk': NIAC's Prof Karina Butler outlines advice to parents

Children aged between 12 to 15 are to be offered a Covid-19 vaccine.

Butler says parents of children with underlying conditions should avail of a Covid vaccine as soon as it is offered

Other parents should consider vaccinating their children knowing 'it is effective at preventing Covid'

Tony Hololan said that vaccinating children is a separate issue to the return of schools

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Jul 28th 2021, 7:25 PM

# Coronavirus

Children aged 12 to 15 at high risk to be prioritised in Covid vaccine rollout

This will also extend to those who live with people with underlying conditions.

13.4k

Jul 28th 2021, 9:58 AM

# Explainer

Here is the current guidance on vaccinating children against Covid-19

Niac is expected to issue guidance to the Government and HSE this week.

30.5k

Jul 26th 2021, 6:00 PM

# Back To School

Minister seeks to 'reassure parents' that a full reopening of schools is planned

Minister Norma Foley said the return of children to the classroom for the new school term is a priority.

35.0k

Jul 25th 2021, 3:33 PM

# Indoor dining

Government aims to reopen indoor hospitality on 26 July

‘There is a need for personal responsibility, we need to trust people as well,’ said Micheál Martin.

34.0k

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Jul 15th 2021, 4:34 PM

# clarification

HSE clarifies rules on children being brought to vaccine centres

The situation has caused some confusion with some people leaving babies outside centres.

24.5k

Jul 14th 2021, 12:08 PM

# Allowance

Breastfeeding athletes can bring children to Olympics 'when necessary'

The clarification was welcomed by some athletes as a relief, but US football star Alex Morgan slammed organisers.

1.4k

Jul 1st 2021, 11:34 AM

# Children

‘I am not a vector’: Oireachtas committee hears from children affected by the pandemic

The Children’s Committee heard from a group of young people on their experiences since March 2020.

15.2k

Jun 22nd 2021, 7:30 PM

# Growing up in Ireland

Growing up in Ireland: Latest results from study give in-depth look at lives of country's nine-year-olds

The new report looks at the lives of young people who were aged nine in 2017/2018.

19.6k

Jun 16th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Catholic Church

Dublin Archdiocese 'committed to protecting children' despite halving staff at safeguarding service

Five people have been let go from the unit, as part of a wider redundancy programme in the Archdiocese.

12.6k

Apr 28th 2021, 9:10 PM

# Children

Number of child safety failings in Direct Provision centres, ombudsman report finds

Staff at one centre were found to have not been vetted to work with children.

6.7k

Apr 27th 2021, 11:14 AM

# Children's shoes

'We got 300 calls today': High demand for children's shoes after they're reclassified as essential

One store has booked in 240 appointments already.

22.3k

Apr 1st 2021, 6:22 PM

# restrictions

'Her shoes are falling apart': Parents call for clarity on buying children's shoes

Parents whose children wear splints, known as AFOs, have been having particular issues finding suitable shoes.

77.2k

Mar 30th 2021, 12:36 PM

# Autism

Allegations of department gathering dossiers on children with autism 'extremely concerning', says Paul Reid

Patient confidentiality is one of the cornerstones of the health service, said the HSE boss.

24.0k

Mar 28th 2021, 5:25 PM

# flu season

120,000 doses of children's flu vaccine destroyed due to low uptake, despite 'heavyweight' promotion campaign

The flu vaccine was free for children in Ireland for the first time in 2020.

30.6k

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Mar 16th 2021, 6:30 AM

Voices

RTÉ's news2day: 'The tone of our news is important for children - no jargon or dramatic language'

News2day editors Avril Hoare and Anne-Marie Smyth outline how the team has broken down the tough issues in the last year.

17.6k

Feb 12th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Donald Trump

Biden wants to undo 'national shame' of child separations at US-Mexico border

An estimated 600 to 700 children remain apart from their families.

22.7k

Feb 3rd 2021, 9:59 AM

# Court Cases

'It's like he didn't exist': Several court cases involving murdered children who can't be named

The Justice Minister said the issue will be resolved “in a matter of weeks”.

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Feb 2nd 2021, 10:19 PM

# criminality

'Seen as criminals first, children second': 1,000 children in Ireland involved with criminal networks

A new initiative will be piloted at two locations to intervene in situations where children are being drawn into criminality by adults.

14.3k

Jan 27th 2021, 4:46 PM

# Special Needs

Deputy CMO insists school closures should be 'last resort' only after criticism from special needs teachers

Talks are continuing with unions about the reopening of schools for students with special educational needs.

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Jan 18th 2021, 8:49 PM

# Special Needs

Re-opening schools for students with special needs to be prioritised by government, says minister

Four groups, representing 30,00 children, state that remote schooling is not an option for them.

24.1k

Jan 11th 2021, 3:47 PM

# Creche

Childcare services to remain open but only for vulnerable groups and children of essential workers

The measures will remain in place until at least the end of January.

38.1k

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Jan 6th 2021, 5:35 PM

# Childcare

Explainer: What childcare options are available in Level 5 and who gets priority?

The government has asked parents who are not essential workers to keep their children at home.

45.3k

Jan 4th 2021, 4:59 PM

# ECCE

State-funded ECCE pre-school programme to remain closed for a week, other childcare to open Monday

Creches and childminders can continue to operate as planned.

74.8k

Jan 1st 2021, 4:49 PM