# Children

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# 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.

16.6k

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.

54.3k

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.

45.9k

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.

16.8k

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.

26.2k

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.

20.9k

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.

24.7k

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.

23.2k

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.

33.7k

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.

30.8k

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.

11.4k

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.

25.3k

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.

19.4k

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.

10.9k

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.

50.6k

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.

15.7k

Jun 10th 2020, 1:30 PM

# Childcare

'Play-pods' of up to 12 children to be introduced in creches as they reopen from 29 June

These services will first be made available to children of essential workers and those experiencing poverty or welfare issues.

26.6k

May 29th 2020, 5:23 PM

Voices

The government's Covid-19 childcare plans, while noble, will not benefit children

Karen Clince of Tigers Childcare says there is another way to provide childcare safely, and she has some suggestions.

24.3k

May 26th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Coronavirus

'Shambolic': Government told to 'go back to the drawing board' over failed childcare scheme for healthcare workers

The scheme has been scrapped after just six providers had applied to take part.

33.6k

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May 14th 2020, 11:12 AM

# Kawasaki disease

Three children in New York die of rare disease that could be linked to Covid-19

While no link has been formally established to the new coronavirus, scientists believe the Kawasaki disease could be connected.

63.0k

May 10th 2020, 8:14 AM

# Covid-19

Childcare providers have until Tuesday to sign up to wage subsidy scheme

Wages of thousands of employees working in the childcare sector will be topped up to a maximum of €586 a week.

21.1k

Apr 16th 2020, 2:15 PM

# Law Society

Court-ordered access to children for separated parents advised to continue during pandemic

The pandemic can’t be used as an “excuse to prevent separated parents having contact with their children”, the Law Society says.

37.1k

Apr 6th 2020, 5:16 PM

# emergency measures

Parents will not have to pay for childcare they are not receiving during Covid-19 crisis, says Taoiseach

The government is to pay a proportion of childcare staff costs during the closure period.

32.1k

Mar 25th 2020, 1:25 PM

# entertainment

Disney+ launches in Ireland today, here are our top picks to watch first

The new streaming service has over 500 films and thousands of television episodes.

54.4k

Mar 24th 2020, 11:05 AM

# Child Abuse

'Isolated at home with their tormentor': Childline experiences increase in calls since closure of schools

The ISPCC said home is not a happy place for all children and they do not have their regular support network in schools anymore.

31.5k

Mar 20th 2020, 6:02 PM

# covid19 facts

Some supermarkets are banning children - but does the science back up their reasons?

One experts says that it has not been confirmed yet if children are vectors.

43.7k

Mar 19th 2020, 5:00 PM

# covid19

Are playdates okay? The HSE's advice on social distancing for children

The HSE said parents should be practical in minimising the risk, while allowing some semblance of normality to continue.

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Mar 13th 2020, 6:21 PM

# pure in heart

Catholic group that taped students together in sex ed talks develops presentation for primary schools

Teenagers have previously spoken to TheJournal.ie about the presentations in secondary schools – in one case a group was told condoms fail one in six times.

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Mar 7th 2020, 7:30 AM

# magec

Parents of children affected by scoliosis spinal rod recall to be contacted by surgeons in next 24 hours

Thirty-one such devices have been placed on the Irish market, sparking concern among many parents.

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Feb 26th 2020, 3:34 PM

# Child Protection

'You're not screening for them': Concern that trafficked Irish children are falling through the cracks

The OSCE’s special representative for combating human trafficking said children in foster care or those who came from abusive backgrounds are particularly vulnerable.

27.4k

Feb 23rd 2020, 6:30 AM