# Children

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# 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.

40.6k

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

# mother-and-baby homes

'My mother was tied to the bed and when she couldn't push, one of the nuns sat on her chest'

A new report on mother and baby homes has recommended the State give those affected a statutory right to access files.

100k

Oct 15th 2018, 10:52 AM

# warning

Decongestants 'should not be given' to young children with colds

New research shows there is no evidence that they alleviate symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose.

33.6k

Oct 13th 2018, 1:00 PM

# seeking asylum

'When I come home I am not allowed to cook for my children' - the harsh realities of Direct Provision in Ireland

Donnah Vuma is one of the lucky few in Direct Provision who have managed to access university education here.

46.1k

Sep 30th 2018, 2:30 PM

# Cyber Safety

32% of Irish children are talking to strangers online every week

Over half of nine year olds are on social media despite age restrictions, a new survey has found.

11.0k

Sep 10th 2018, 8:27 AM

Voices

'Three children died as a result of measles that year. I remember their eyes'

Consultant paediatrician John Fitzsimons writes about his experiences with measles, and why it’s important to vaccinate.

26.1k

Sep 2nd 2018, 7:30 PM

# Baby Boom

China looks ready to scrap two-child policy by 2020 ... but few parents interested in more babies

The government has indicated it will scrap its policy which limits the number of children per family through tough fines.

13.9k

Sep 2nd 2018, 12:00 PM

# Be Nice

Being rude and mean to a co-worker can have very negative effects on their children

A new study suggests that experience of workplace incivility can directly impact on a person’s parenting style.

20.0k

Aug 12th 2018, 6:30 PM

# Justice

'We have a duty to keep personal info private': Tusla denies withholding child abuse details from gardaí

The agency has acknowledged that it is concerned about requirements it has to inform suspects about complaints made to gardaí.

12.5k

Aug 10th 2018, 6:20 AM

# Temple Street

Warning issued after five more people contract measles in Dublin

The HSE is “particularly concerned” about the risk of measles in children who recently attended Temple Street Children’s University Hospital.

31.6k

Aug 9th 2018, 6:58 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think grandparents should get cash for helping out with childcare?

The idea of the Grandparent and Grandchild Expenses Reimbursement Scheme was raised with the Taoiseach this week.

38.8k

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Aug 2nd 2018, 8:00 AM

# call for reform

'Major changes' needed as 82 children admitted to adult mental health units

The Mental Health Commission has said services in Ireland are “unsafe and substandard”.

9.0k

Jul 25th 2018, 6:00 AM

# too many options

The older you get, the worse at making decisions you may become

Younger children are more likely to take both numerical and social information into account, new research has found.

11.6k

Jul 22nd 2018, 1:00 PM

# Fake

Study finds 40% of people have a fictional first childhood memory

The authors of a new study said it is not until people are five or six that they form adult-like memories and some participants said they had memories from when they were babies.

10.5k

Jul 22nd 2018, 8:00 AM

# Facebook

Retail Excellence suspends partnership with Facebook after undercover reporter exposes violations

Retail Excellence had partnered with Facebook to provide training to retailers to enhance their digital strategies through their platform.

17.2k

Jul 18th 2018, 2:34 PM

# Dispatches

Calls for fines and gardaí after undercover report about Facebook moderation in Dublin

Channel 4′s Dispatches programme sent a reporter to record training.

24.8k

Jul 18th 2018, 10:48 AM

# Research

Parents with severe trauma in childhood more likely to have children with behavioural problems

The types of childhood hardships include divorce or separation of parents, death of a parent, and emotional, physical or sexual abuse.

15.3k

Jul 14th 2018, 11:00 AM

# lack of support

‘I was homeless and in a shelter at 15’: Care leavers being forced into homelessness

Limited supports for children coming through care is forcing young people out onto the streets and into a growing homeless crisis.

16.6k

Jul 14th 2018, 12:05 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should vending machines selling unhealthy foods and drinks be banned in schools?

An Oireachtas Committee has recommended just that.

25.6k

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Jul 12th 2018, 10:20 AM

# Online Safety

Taoiseach 'appalled' that comment referring to 'knacker children' not removed by Facebook

The Taoiseach made the comment as he launched the government’s new online safety strategy, which will see Facebook and Google on an advisory panel.

51.2k

Jul 11th 2018, 5:29 PM

# homeless crisis

Homeless children in education: 'She is very tired in school, exhausted, I would be too if I had to travel'

A new report by the Children’s Rights Alliance looks at the impact of homelessness on children’s education.

16.2k

Updated

Jul 3rd 2018, 1:30 PM

# Search Party

'You're very strong': Thai football team lost for nine days in a cave have been found

The boys and their coach entered the cave on 23 June.

100k

Updated

Jul 2nd 2018, 9:49 PM

# Monsoon

12 children and their football coach trapped for two days in flooded Thai cave

Rescuers were sent to find them today.

14.7k

Jun 25th 2018, 1:41 PM

# Social Protection

Government providing €49.5 million for school clothing scheme, up €2.1 million on last year

It is paid at a rate of €125 for children aged 4-11 and €250 for children aged 12 years and over.

6.9k

Jun 25th 2018, 6:05 AM

# mother and baby home

Over 70 babies who died at Bethany Home - and one mother - to be named on new memorial stone

The stone will be unveiled next week.

16.3k

Jun 24th 2018, 4:00 PM

# Immigration

Trump orders end to separation of migrant children but says 'the border is going to be just as tough'

Trump’s about-face comes after more than 2,300 children were separated from their parents and adult relatives.

11.0k

Jun 21st 2018, 7:34 AM

# Anam Cara

Dealing with grief on Father's Day: 'We won't mourn the loss of Adam, but we’ll celebrate everything he gave us'

Father’s Day can be a tough day for those who have lost a child or a father.

28.9k

Jun 17th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Emergency

Ombudsman sounds warning about 'invisible' homeless children and family hubs

Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon says the government needs to change its thinking.

9.1k

Jun 13th 2018, 6:01 AM

# Children

Simon Harris says it's 'right and proper' HSE apologises over failings in audiology services

RTÉ has reported that the HSE identified errors in audiology services provided to children in the west of Ireland.

9.0k

Jun 7th 2018, 4:01 PM

# Hospice

For parents of children who are seriously ill, guilt is a common feeling they grapple with

Dr Aidan McKiernan, a Senior Clinical Psychologist with the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice, spoke to TheJournal.ie ahead of Children’s Hospice Week.

12.4k

Jun 4th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Drowning

Six children drown off Turkish coast

Two adults, one woman and six children lost their lives.

15.6k

Jun 3rd 2018, 1:30 PM

# Sunshine

Giving babies extra Vitamin D 'doesn't make their bones any stronger'

As many as 40% of Europeans do not get enough of the vitamin, which is naturally produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight.

15.1k

Jun 2nd 2018, 4:00 PM

Voices

'The sanctity of the confession box is still an issue when it comes to keeping children safe'

Survivors of Ryan, Ferns, Murphy and Cloyne are angry, writes Tanya Ward.

24.5k

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May 31st 2018, 7:00 AM

# no religion

Parents in these 16 areas to be surveyed over demand for non-denominational schools

The government wants 400 multi- and non-denominational schools in place by 2030.

21.5k

May 28th 2018, 3:37 PM

# Abuse

Childline answered 381,000 calls, texts and online messages from children last year

72% of phone calls answered by the charity came from males.

6.3k

May 28th 2018, 10:45 AM

# beasts at bedtime

Can children's books help kids fight climate change?

We spoke to the author of a new book on the topic.

8.1k

May 12th 2018, 9:00 PM

# incorrect smear tests

Bereaved cervical cancer family: 'I want my Mammy. I just love her so much, I want her back.'

Irene Teap died last July, her family now know that two of her smears were incorrect.

50.4k

May 8th 2018, 7:17 PM

# a safe space

Kids call Childline upset after playing over-18s video games with family members

There is also concern about children talking to strangers online when they play these games.

18.5k

May 7th 2018, 7:30 AM