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Children with special needs ‘left in limbo’ over assessment delays, TD warns

Children with special needs have been failed by the State, the Dail has heard. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty said youngsters have been “left in limbo” by long delays in being assessed. He said there are 17,000 children waiting on initial contact with ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:15

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Record number of families benefitting from subsidised childcare, O'Gorman confirms

A record number of families in Ireland are now benefitting from subsidised early learning and childcare. That's according to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman, who today (January 19) confirmed ...

19 Jan 2023 at 16:04

Sport

Gareth Bale scores first LAFC goal in victory over Sporting Kansas City

Gareth Bale opened his Major League Soccer goals account when he struck from the bench in his second appearance for new club Los Angeles FC. The 33-year-old Wales international, who joined LAFC last month following the end of his nine-year stay ...

24 Jul 2022 at 08:53

National News

The Last Beekeeper - new book for children - set to create quite a buzz!

A new childrens book which tackles climate change here in Ireland, The Last Beekeeper, is soon to be launched and already early previews of the book are creating a great buzz! Author John Whelan's stunningly presented tale will be launched by ...

14 Oct 2021 at 17:21

Local News

Limerick’s Children’s Grief Centre is on a winning streak thanks to National Lottery

ALL INVOLVED with Children’s Grief Centre in Limerick must feel like they have won the Lotto. The Limerick Bar Association will be presenting them with a cheque for over €10,000 from their Strictly Legal Eagles event on Thursday night. Then, ...

10 Nov 2018 at 06:03

National News

Pro-life group to challenge 'radical abortion agenda' of UK govt in Northern Ireland

A pro-life group is set to launch a legal challenge to legislation designed to enable the introduction of full abortion services in Northern Ireland. Abortion legislation in the region was liberalised in 2019 following laws passed by ...

07 Nov 2022 at 16:37

Crime and Courts

Teen admits throwing drugs and phones into Limerick Prison

A JUVENILE has admitted trying to supply mobile phones and significant quantities of drugs to inmates at Limerick Prison. The youth, who is due to turn 18 next month, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges relating to offences which ...

06 Mar 2017 at 18:23

National News

Record number of domestic abuse cases against women and children reported last year

Domestic violence and abuse charity Women's Aid is reporting the highest number of domestic abuse cases in its 50-year history, with over 40,000 disclosures in 2023. The Women’s Aid Annual Report for 2023 shows a shocking 40,048 ...

18 Jun 2024 at 10:34

National News

Disclosing final cost of new children’s hospital would be foolhardy – Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has refused to confirm whether the Government is expecting a surge in the cost of the new National Children’s Hospital, saying it would be a “mistake” and “foolhardy” to estimate the final price. Micheal Martin ...

30 Nov 2022 at 15:35

Arts & Entertainment

Irish public urged to take part in Christmas Jumper Day 2022

Rob Kearney and Children’s Health Foundation are asking families, communities, schools, crèches, clubs and companies across Ireland to host a Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser, to tote their tinsel and sport their sparkliest ...

02 Nov 2022 at 11:16

National News

New wage deal for childcare workers set to be signed off in next few weeks

Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman has said a new wage deal for childcare workers bringing in minimum pay of 13 euro per hour will be signed off in the next few weeks. Mr O’Gorman said the deal is part of an Employment ...

25 Aug 2022 at 15:12

National News

Bag of books to be provided to all 4 and 5 year olds starting school in 2022

A new initiative to provide books to all four and five year olds starting school has been announced. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth today (Wednesday March 23) posted a statement ...

23 Mar 2022 at 11:52

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