# Children

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# 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jan 1st 2021, 4:49 PM

# parent's benefit

Over 15,000 new parents have availed of Parent's Benefit payment since introduction in 2019

Parent’s Benefit is a social welfare payment available for employed and self-employed people.

29.1k

Dec 28th 2020, 10:26 AM

# factcheck

Debunked: No, the Army is not going to chip children in schools so they can monitor them

The incorrect claim is being widely shared on social media.

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Nov 12th 2020, 12:11 PM

# Cabinet Meeting

Government to set up archive of records related to institutional trauma in 20th century

The government released a statement about the Mother and Baby Homes this evening.

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Oct 28th 2020, 8:11 PM

# Vaccination

The flu vaccine and children: Here is everything parents need to know

“The flu vaccine is one of the safest vaccines we have, it’s one of the oldest vaccines we have,” a GP said.

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Sep 28th 2020, 12:05 AM

# nphet

Less invasive nasal swab to be applied for Covid-19 testing on children

The period of isolation following onset of symptoms has also been reduced from 14 days to 10 days.

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Sep 14th 2020, 10:14 PM

# Report

Over a quarter of Irish children and adolescents say they do not have a high satisfaction with life

Ireland placed 26th in a ranking of mental health concerns for children and adolescents.

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Sep 3rd 2020, 6:20 AM

# schools reopening

Overcrowded classes and an empty classroom: Serious 'frustration' at teaching job cuts during a health crisis

A mixture of excitement and frustration prevailed at one Louth school with classes of 33 pupils as available classrooms lie empty.

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Aug 28th 2020, 12:10 AM

# Back To School

Is your child worried about going to school? An expert has some tips for parents

Many children, and parents, are anxious about schools reopening.

13.9k

Aug 27th 2020, 6:15 AM

# Schools

40% of teachers concerned about how play-based lessons will be affected by Covid-19 restrictions

That’s according to a new study published by DCU researchers.

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Aug 23rd 2020, 6:20 PM

# Domestic Violence

'I feel like the only way out is to die': Over 20,000 disclosures of abuse made to Women's Aid in 2019

Women reported being beaten, strangled, burned and raped, and there was a spike in calls during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Aug 20th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Special Needs

New research highlights long-term impact of Covid-19 restrictions on children with autism

The report highlights a decline in children’s abilities and skills since the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Aug 13th 2020, 1:43 PM

# new parents

'Maternity leave is a human right': TD calls for parental leave for TDs

Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns says it is ‘incredible’ that it does not already exist.

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Jul 29th 2020, 7:26 PM

# Maternity Leave

'Parents face stark choices': Three-week extension to parent's leave criticised as too little, too late

Sinn Féin is going to introduce a motion to the Dáil today calling for 12-week extension to paid maternity leave.

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Jul 14th 2020, 8:00 AM

# Dáil

'I've can't lift my arms, brush my hair, or even go to the toilet alone': Children still waiting on Spinraza drug, Dáil told

The drug is used to treat SMA which can develop in babies and toddlers and can significantly reduce life expectancy.

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Jul 8th 2020, 5:44 PM

# Childcare

'It's been a long 16 weeks': Anticipation tinged with nerves as creches prepare to re-open

Providers say they’ve done everything they can to make things seem normal for children.

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Jun 28th 2020, 12:05 AM

# symptomatic

Majority of children and teenagers with Covid-19 only experience mild symptoms, according to new research

A separate study also published by the Lancet examined brain function complications as a result of Covid-19.

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Jun 26th 2020, 6:15 AM

# Ombudsman

Ombudsman expresses 'grave concern' over potential abolition of Department of Children

The Children’s Ombudsman has written a letter to the three party leaders involved in government formation talks.

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Jun 12th 2020, 1:16 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the Department of Children be scrapped?

A proposal to merge the Department of Children with the Department of Education is being considered.

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Jun 11th 2020, 8:56 AM

# Childcare

State grants will ensure childcare providers should have no reason to increase fees, says minister

A €75 million funding package has been announced.

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Jun 10th 2020, 1:30 PM