News - children
More government action needed on transport for children with additional needs - Scahill
The Fine Gael senator raised the issue in the Seanad.
May 22, 2026 11:04
Local senator rejects concerns about impact of social media ban on rural children
The government is considering banning under-16s from accessing social media.
Apr 29, 2026 13:33
HSE to hold free walk in flu vaccination clinics for local children
The Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine is a nasal spray administered into each nostril.
Dec 19, 2025 11:54
Some small schools excluded from hot meals scheme - Leitrim councillor
The government has said the scheme is in the process of being extended to all primary schools.
Nov 4, 2025 16:31
Graves of 84 children still missing at former Glenamaddy institution
It comes in the wake of the exhumation at the Tuam Mother and baby home, where it's thought 796 babies and infant's remains are located.
Aug 4, 2025 08:15
Homeless figures hit new high as over 16,000 registered, including 4,500 children
May's figure's disclosed another record breaking number of people living in emergency accommodation, but doesn't take into account the hidden homeless.
Jun 28, 2025 08:25
Local TD 'appalled' as children suffering with their mental health put into adult EDs
The figures also show that the number of children in those departments has increased in the HSE region of Dublin and the Midlands, from 289 in 2023 to 296 in 2024.
Jun 20, 2025 17:40
Local TD accuses Government of 'betraying vulnerable children' due to delayed assessments
14-year-old campaigner Cara Darmody has been protesting over the issue outside Leinster House this week.
May 22, 2025 13:44
Camp for Ukrainian children gets underway in Leitrim
It'll help them keep connections to their cultural heritage and help them transition smoothly to their new surroundings.
Sep 21, 2024 08:33
High records of homeless children living in emergency accommodation
The number of people accessing emergency accommodation has hit another record high of 14 thousand 429.
Aug 31, 2024 08:49
Progression of Child Protection Bill welcomed by local Senator
If passed website controllers would have to carry out age verification to ensure that people under 18 would not be able to access pornographic material online
Jul 16, 2024 14:14
Children's diabetes service in Mullingar in "crisis" - professor
Apr 3, 2024 07:27
People urged to provide foster care for children in Shannonside region
Orchard Fostering say that individuals and families from all walks of life, are needed to provide a safe and loving haven for young people in foster care.
Mar 7, 2024 14:16
5 year old girl seriously injured in suspected Dublin City Stabbing
Another Girl aged 6 and a boy aged 5 were hospitalised along with a woman in her 30s.
Nov 23, 2023 17:32Shannonside Newsletter
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