# Children

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# Research

Countries that help working class students get into university have happier citizens

That’s according to a study published in the British Journal of Sociology of Education

9.9k

Apr 7th 2019, 10:30 AM

# Aoibhneas

Domestic abuse service helped 76 women and 100 children in 24 hours

Every year Aoibhneas has to turn away 400 families seeking refuge.

7.8k

Apr 5th 2019, 9:20 AM

# oral health plan

To avoid 'traumatic' extractions, government set to expand dental care for kids under 6

Children receive free dental check ups in 2nd, 4th and 6th class but there has been huge cuts to those services.

15.2k

Apr 3rd 2019, 12:05 AM

# Measles

People divided on banning unvaccinated children from schools

Most people agree with this stance but almost one in five are unsure, according to an opinion poll.

26.5k

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Mar 31st 2019, 9:30 AM

# Homelessness

The State won't know how many homeless students will be sitting the Leaving Cert this summer

Neither the Department of Education nor the State Examination Commission keep those details.

13.5k

Mar 19th 2019, 12:05 AM

# sinne fianna fail

Every child should be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school, says Taoiseach

There have been calls for the teaching of the national anthem to be added to the curriculum.

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Mar 17th 2019, 6:15 AM

# Family Courts

Parents' focus on 'winning' custody battles is harming Irish children

An Oireachtas committee will today hear from various interest groups about proposals to reform the family law system.

20.1k

Mar 13th 2019, 8:10 AM

# Day of Action

Leo says he supports school students going on strike next week as part of global action on climate change

Friday, 15 March has been named as an international day of action on climate change.

30.6k

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Mar 6th 2019, 7:17 AM

Voices

Opinion: How to deal with your child's fear of the monsters under the bed

Philippa Perry writes about how not to shut children down, which might only encourage them not to talk to you about big and small things.

13.3k

Mar 3rd 2019, 4:00 PM

# youth diversion

Over half of youths not punished for serious crimes due to garda scheme failings went on to reoffend

In more than 2,000 cases an adult who was also involved in the crime was cautioned or prosecuted for the offence.

14.0k

Feb 28th 2019, 6:23 PM

# Report Card

The government got an 'F' from 100 organisations over how it's handling child and family homelessness

The government has also been criticised for not introducing national standards for emergency accommodation.

15.4k

Feb 27th 2019, 6:15 AM

# Review

Inquiry to be considered after children reassured hearing was fine only to be told years later of impairment

The HSE issued apologies to 60 children as result of failings related to paediatric audiology services.

10.7k

Feb 20th 2019, 3:23 PM

# promises

Hungary to give women with 4 or more children lifelong tax exemption

Viktor Orban announced that and other measures during his “state of the nation” address.

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Feb 11th 2019, 10:42 AM

# Cyber Safety

80% of 8 to 10-year-olds own a device capable of accessing the internet, and 40% are talking to strangers online

Today is Safer Internet Day, with organisations working to raise awareness around how people can be more safe online.

28.6k

Feb 5th 2019, 6:15 AM

# Development

Babies who hear two languages at home have a better ability to concentrate

This new research suggests the advantages of living in a bilingual home begin from the very earliest stage of development.

36.4k

Feb 3rd 2019, 10:30 AM

# Children's Hospital

'It's so badly needed': Harris defends development of children's hospital despite rising costs

Minister for Health Simon Harris appeared before the Health Committee this afternoon.

12.1k

Updated

Jan 29th 2019, 4:27 PM

# overhaul

External agencies providing sex ed in schools to be regulated in recommended radical overhaul

A report launching today calls for a radical overhaul of how sex education is taught in both primary and secondary schools.

13.5k

Jan 29th 2019, 12:05 AM

# personal injury

Over 200 claims made against Bus Éireann School Transport Scheme

The School Transport Scheme transports children who reside in remote areas of the country to and from their nearest school.

12.9k

Jan 25th 2019, 6:20 AM

# Children in Care

Judge told child in rural Irish town may have been trafficked

In another case the court heard a pre-school age child may have been sexually abused while in foster care.

31.5k

Jan 21st 2019, 6:01 AM

# screen time

Children who own mobile phones at younger age perform worse in reading and maths tests

New research has found that four in 10 children in Ireland own a mobile phone by the age of nine.

16.7k

Jan 16th 2019, 11:37 AM

# Study

Guide suggests not enough evidence that screen time is harmful to children's health

Published by the RCPCH the guide consulted 109 children and young people across the UK.

11.4k

Jan 4th 2019, 9:58 AM

# 22nd century

Babies born in Ireland in 2019 can expect to live until 2101

Ireland is one of only 28 countries where 2019 babies will likely live until the 22nd century

51.1k

Jan 1st 2019, 7:10 AM

# Mental Health

'Sometimes they're just lonely and want a chat': What it means to volunteer at Childline

Childline saw it’s seventh millionth phone call earlier this year – we sat down with some volunteers to see what Childline means to them.

7.9k

Dec 26th 2018, 9:00 AM

# Childline

'Tension, fraught relationships, alcohol': Childline contacted 1,200 times on Christmas Day

The number represents a 25% increase on last year’s contacts.

12.8k

Dec 26th 2018, 7:43 AM

# hugh's house

VIDEO: The charity providing free accommodation to parents of sick children

Ade Stack saw parents who were not from Dublin sleeping in waiting rooms and in their cars while her son was in hospital – she wanted to do something to help.

11.6k

Dec 22nd 2018, 8:30 PM

# Data Protection

Public consultation on children's data protection rights will begin next week

Public consultation will allow parent groups and child welfare organisations to make submissions.

6.3k

Dec 14th 2018, 10:30 PM

# Homelessness

'My dad was on heroin... I was put into care when I was 8': The experience of young homeless families

A new report looks into the experiences of new families with young parents.

22.0k

Dec 13th 2018, 4:55 PM

# complex needs

'Beyond crisis': Almost half of beds for children with mental health needs closed due to safety concerns

Staffing issues are also having an impact.

7.8k

Nov 30th 2018, 6:05 AM

# communication needs

Hopes that Irish children's TV will follow UK and feature Lámh signing after viral video

Lámh is Ireland’s version of Makaton.

19.2k

Nov 24th 2018, 11:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are 'no fry zones' around schools a good idea?

One in four children in Ireland is overweight or obese.

22.2k

Nov 15th 2018, 9:08 AM

# i hope you grow

Homeless kids launch book of stories and poems to let other children know 'they are not alone'

The children said they wanted to share the difficulties they have experienced but also to share their hope with other children in tough situations.

8.5k

Nov 9th 2018, 6:15 AM

# Homelessness

Homeless crisis will not begin to ease until at least 2021, committee told

A Trinity professor said the recategorisation of homeless figures has “undermined confidence in the data”.

14.0k

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Nov 8th 2018, 1:40 PM

# families

Growing up in Ireland: Just one in four 9-year-olds get recommended level of physical activity

One quarter reported being physically active for at least 60 minutes every day.

10.4k

Nov 8th 2018, 6:47 AM

# Waiting Lists

More than 1,600 children and teens waiting over a year for psychology appointments

The HSE figures were released to Fianna Fáil’s mental health spokesperson James Browne.

11.5k

Nov 3rd 2018, 6:22 PM

Voices

Opinion: 'Eating this mineral in pregnancy - and before conception - can boost how your child's brain develops'

The evidence is very clear and yet we are among the countries in the world that is most deficient in this mineral, writes

25.5k

Nov 2nd 2018, 7:00 AM

# Report Card

Homeless and Traveller children 'falling through gaps' in education system

Ireland is one of the best countries in terms of reducing education inequality, but concerns have been raised about vulnerable children.

17.5k

Oct 30th 2018, 6:05 AM

# Sichuan

Knife-wielding woman attacks and injures 14 children in Chinese kindergarten

The 39-year-old assailant used a kitchen knife to slash students while they were returning to the classroom.

10.4k

Oct 26th 2018, 8:15 AM

# Homelessness

The number of homeless children in Ireland has risen by 136 in the space of a month

There are now collectively 9,698 people living in homeless accommodation across Ireland.

7.6k

Oct 24th 2018, 6:07 PM

# sex trafficking

Children are being trafficked into Ireland by their own families for exploitation by the sex trade

The majority of the ringleaders of child trafficking into the EU are female according to Europol.

40.5k

Oct 19th 2018, 9:01 AM

# Growing up in Ireland

One fifth of obese 13-year-olds in Ireland believe they are just the right weight

A new report published today noted similar findings among parents of obese children.

15.2k

Oct 17th 2018, 10:17 AM