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# Helpline

Abuse survivors' helpline expects 12 per cent increase in calls

Connect said it expects to receive 8,300 calls this year compared to 7,376 last year.

3.3k

Dec 2nd 2013, 6:40 AM

# Suicide

"There were no warning signs": Derry Clarke urges young people to talk about their problems

Clarke, whose son Andrew died by suicide last year, been speaking to TV3 about the issue, and is calling for more funding to be made available for an awareness campaign.

19.6k

Nov 12th 2013, 2:14 PM

# Stress

Sharp increase in suicidal farmers calling helpline over financial troubles

Financial woes and the fodder shortage has left many farmers in an extremely difficult situation, says suicide prevention charity Console.

7.5k

Nov 7th 2013, 3:42 PM

# PleaseTalk

Irish goalkeeper urges people to seek help with mental health issues

Dundalk IT welfare officer Paddy O’Rourke, who plays for Ireland on Saturday night, spoke out in the wake of the tragic death of Galway hurler Niall Donoghue.

27.8k

Oct 25th 2013, 8:00 AM

# Addiction

GPA admit gambling amongst GAA players a ‘continuing worry’

Tyrone’s Cathal McCarron has become the latest inter-county star to struggle with the problem.

9.0k

Oct 8th 2013, 1:30 PM

# Abuse

Increase in calls to helpline for children who have been sexually abused

Sexual abuse service CARI says it has seen children as young as 8 with suicidal thoughts and mental health issues as a result of abuse.

2.8k

Sep 26th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Sheppey Crossing

Dozens hurt after over 100 vehicles crash in morning fog in Kent

The Chief Inspector of Kent Police said it was “truly miraculous” there had been no fatalities.

8.2k

Sep 5th 2013, 8:12 PM

# pat support

Pat Kenny has a support line for listeners lost without him

It’s called Pat Support. This is not a joke.

2.0k

Aug 28th 2013, 5:22 PM

# Helpline

“You’re the only one who’s fully there for them” – Volunteering with the Rape Crisis Centre

In an interview with TheJournal.ie, volunteer co-ordinator Mairead Mallon says that they are looking at how to involve more men in the volunteering process.

7.0k

Jul 28th 2013, 10:00 AM

# Property Tax

Revenue has spent €67,000 on the property tax helpline

The company responsible for administering the helpline, Abtran, was recently mired in controversy over the suspension of a worker for inappropriately taking some callers’ credit card details.

5.8k

Jun 2nd 2013, 8:00 AM

# Property Tax

Revenue has 'almost more confidence' in helpline after alleged fraud

The chairperson of the Revenue Commission has said that the helpline will be monitored even more closely following reports of alleged fraud,

8.2k

May 13th 2013, 9:38 AM

# Card fraud

Property Tax helpline staff member investigated over alleged card fraud

An operator on the line has been suspended after unnecessarily asking customers for their credit card details.

29.0k

May 12th 2013, 9:02 PM

Voices

Column: The Ohio kidnappings bring the issue of ‘missing persons’ into sharp focus

About 4,000 people go missing for a time in Ireland each year – and the emotional impact on their loved ones, who live with ongoing uncertainty and questions, is immense. They must be given proper support, writes, Dermot Browne.

244

May 10th 2013, 7:00 AM

Voices

Column: The idea my daughter would see me waste away was the worst aspect of my cancer

The clichés we take for granted like “life’s not a dress rehearsal” take on renewed meaning after you have survived cancer. This second chance is one I won’t be squandering, writes Tom Molloy.

148

Mar 16th 2013, 12:00 PM

# dating dangers

Young Irish women 'vulnerable to stalking and online abuse'

Women’s Aid asking Government to extend Domestic Violence Act to cover younger women who are not cohabiting but are subject to abuse.

4.7k

Feb 25th 2013, 8:33 AM

# Helpline

Demand for LGBT Helpline so high it needs more volunteers

Mental health concerns are the number one reason why people contact its service.

4.3k

Feb 19th 2013, 6:45 AM

# Domestic Abuse

Women's Aid warns Christmas stress can trigger domestic abuse

The organisation said there is in increase during the holidays in direct abuse against children.

4.0k

Dec 19th 2012, 3:09 PM

# Samaritans

One in every six calls to Samaritans were recession-related

This was the busiest year yet for Samaritans, with longer calls to their helpline and more face-to-face contact at its branches.

2.4k

Dec 19th 2012, 11:03 AM

# Mental Health

Suicide helplines experiencing more calls from worried family members

Samaritans Ireland has recorded its busiest year ever.

3.6k

Dec 19th 2012, 6:30 AM

# Crime

12 per cent increase in crime victims contacting helpline

The most reported crime was assault, followed by sexual violence, burglary and robbery, and harassment.

2.1k

Dec 14th 2012, 10:21 AM

# HSE

HSE liasing with Shannon Gallagher family following tragic death

A helpline has been established for parents from Donegal who have concerns about their children. Shannon was the sister of Erin Gallagher (pictured), who died by suicide two months ago.

23.2k

Dec 13th 2012, 6:41 PM

# Charity

SVP expects 100,000 requests for assistance before Christmas

St Vincent De Paul said it is worried yesterday’s budget will put added pressure on the charity during the festive season.

4.1k

Dec 6th 2012, 4:56 PM

# Domestic Violence

Women's Aid calls for review of laws around domestic abuse

The group is calling for a 24/7 on call system for emergency barring orders and for protection from cuts in the upcoming budget.

3.0k

Nov 22nd 2012, 10:44 AM

# Domestic Violence

Women's Aid: Don't suffer domestic abuse in silence

The organisation says that one in five women in Ireland is affected by domestic abuse, but a third will never tell anyone what is happening to them.

4.5k

Sep 10th 2012, 12:31 PM

# Farmers

Call for helpline to be set up for distressed farmers

Éamon Ó Cuív has said that a helpline needs to be set up for farmers who are distressed due to poor weather and its effect on their livelihoods.

5.4k

Aug 21st 2012, 3:49 PM

# David's Way Round

Samaritans volunteer on cusp of completing 24:7 bike challenge

David Exley, whose brother and son took their own lives, is travelling between 201 Samaritans branches in the UK and Ireland to highlight the charity’s services.

3.8k

Aug 19th 2012, 8:15 AM

# Leaving Cert

Need advice on your Leaving Cert results?

Guidance counsellors will be manning the 2012 Exam Helpline to provide information for students, parents and teachers.

3.7k

Aug 14th 2012, 6:30 AM

# Abuse

25 per cent rise in child abuse reports - Women's Aid

The organisation received over 13,000 calls last year. More than 2,000 of those calls related to direct emotional, physical and sexual abuse of children.

1.1k

Jun 13th 2012, 8:05 AM