# Child Development

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'Government thinks it's perfectly acceptable for childcare workers to have absolutely no training'

The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has rowed back on its promise that every childcare worker will need a minimum qualification by this September.

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Jun 15th 2015, 11:00 PM

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Opinion: We can't afford NOT to invest in childcare and early education

Crèche fees in Ireland are among the highest in Europe – but that is no guarantee children are being well cared for.

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Jul 14th 2014, 7:00 PM

# Psychology

Where do all the cool kids go?

Not very far, a study seems to suggest.

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Jun 15th 2014, 4:30 PM

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Column: What is the psychological impact of spending so much time in 'cyberspace'?

There are serious legal, ethical and philosophical challenges to protecting children in this technological age, writes Mary Aiken.

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Apr 14th 2014, 1:00 PM

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Column: Our children are an investment worth making

Budget 2014 is an opportunity to take stock of how we prioritise children and whether we put our money where our mouth is, writes Irene Gunning.

Oct 14th 2013, 1:02 PM

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Column: I'm a mother of a special needs child and a pro-choice advocate

Tracey Holsgrove explains the agony of contemplating how to proceed with her pregnancy after learning of her baby’s condition – and why she is a firm pro-choice advocate.

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May 22nd 2013, 1:00 PM

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Column: Embarrassed to talk about sex and porn? Ireland, this is your wake-up call

Today’s young women and men are being educated about sex by watching hardcore porn online for years before they ever have their own first romantic or sexual experience. For their sake, it’s time to open up about real sex, writes Cindy Gallop.

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Apr 2nd 2013, 7:00 PM