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# Children

Last year
2023
'Unacceptable': Dentists hit out at lack of public service care for children amid staffing crisis
'It's a win for transparency': HSE release list of disability equipment covered by medical card
Bohemians unveil new kit to provide support for children of Palestine
Parents criticise 'contradictory' HSE denials over disability equipment funding
CAMHS report raises serious concerns about children on medication not getting follow-up care
Grooming children into a life of crime to carry penalty of five years in prison under new law
Number of Ukrainian students enrolled in Irish schools has almost doubled since May
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National bullying database to be set up under new 'landmark' action plan
New scheme to allow councillor appoint temporary substitute while on maternity leave
Just over half of nine-year-olds own a phone, up 10% on ten years ago
Minister seeks new location for live Christmas crib after decision to remove it from Mansion House
'An unimaginable tragedy': Three siblings die after 'violent incident' at house in Tallaght
HPSC investigating child hepatitis cases with unknown causes
Families hit out at 'added stress' of hospital parking while children undergo cancer treatment
Less than 20% of children with disabilities getting recommended exercise, study shows
Childcare fees should fall by 50% over the next two Budgets, says minister
'To hear a child say they feel listened to is powerful': What it's like being a Childline volunteer
Remains of two children found in suitcases auctioned in New Zealand
Dunnes Stores issues recall of children's pyjamas due to safety risk
Children falling into poverty more quickly than rest of population, says charity
HSE cuts child development checks in west Dublin due to 'staff shortages'
HIQA report finds "inconsistencies in many services" for children
'At this stage, it is a crisis': Children still left waiting for public disability services
High Court finds aspect of law that criminalises defilement of a child unconstitutional
'Intensive work' ongoing to give 35 children with Cystic Fibrosis access to life-changing drug
Parents paying nearly €800 in monthly fees per child in childcare, report finds
Explainer: What we know about the recent spate of acute hepatitis in children
Taoiseach ‘more than willing’ to offer State apology for illegal birth registrations
Government to reduce childcare costs 'considerably' in the next Budget
New government report highlights 24,000 households with children in need of social housing
Online booking opens for 5-11 year olds as just over one fifth have received Covid vaccine
Waiting lists for children's surgeries to be tackled by extending operating theatre hours
Health Minister insists State won't reimburse cost of drug to treat severe pregnancy sickness
Kerry gardaí considering CAMHS report to see if there are 'grounds' for criminal investigation
New research to examine lives of children in care and adults who were in care as children
HSE apologises to young people over 'care deficiencies' in Kerry mental health services
'I'll protest until I die': Call for 'forgotten' boarded out children to be given redress
Vaccine registration opens for high-risk children aged 5 to 11
Taoiseach: 'I think we have to approach vaccination of children with sensitivity'
Vaccinations for vulnerable children to start next week, Taoiseach says