News - mental health services

Athlone Mother Says Health Service Has Failed Her Seriously Ill 16-Year-Old Daughter

Anna Boles says Katie opened up about her mental health struggles over a year ago, but hasn't got the care she needs.

Dec 12, 2025 13:04

Taoiseach says more work needed on mental health services in Shannonside region

Micheál Martin attended the Ógra Fianna Fáil conference in the Hodson Bay Hotel yesterday evening.

Apr 13, 2025 09:29

Local TD says people are dying before receiving mental health services

Martin Kenny was speaking in the Dáil yesterday during a discussion to mark World Mental Health Day.

Oct 11, 2024 13:49

Concerns raised over staffing levels at local mental health facility

The facility, opened by then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in 2020, is home to the CAMHS Connect and Psychiatry of Later Life Services.

Aug 9, 2024 17:35

Sharp increase in young people seeking mental health services in Roscommon area

The increase is attributed to the 'double whammy' of covid and the cost of living crisis.

Sep 20, 2022 13:54

MHR calls for independent audit of Child Mental Health Services

The Taoiseach has described the findings as "shocking" and has ordered a nationwide audit of CAMHS.

Jan 27, 2022 07:19

Areas of concern highlighted at Roscommon mental health service

The report also highlighted the department's good work in areas such as general health, care planning and therapeutic services.

Jan 25, 2022 16:53

Additional €85 million needed to fund mental health services - Mental Health Ireland

The CEO of Mental Health Ireland says more funding is needed.

Oct 10, 2021 08:42

HSE says impact on patients over mental health service suspensions "regrettable"

The HSE has described the suspension of most mental health day services and in person activities at the Ashbrook Centre in Mullingar as "regrettable". It

Nov 3, 2020 14:12

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