Her doctor said that the girl cannot communicate her needs, which is ‘quite distressing’ for her and her family.

They provide secure accommodation for children with “complex psychological and sociological profiles” who are aged between 11 and 17, according to the child and family agency.

The Central Criminal Court in Dublin has heard multiple children and an adult were injured in the incident in 2023.

A firefighter told the court ‘I still remember them to this day’ about the injured girl’s pink shoes.

The Central Criminal Court in Dublin has heard multiple children and an adult were injured in the incident.

Riad Bouchaker, aged 52 and of no fixed address, is charged with attempted murder of two girls and one boy.

The trial of 52-year-old Riad Bouchaker, of no fixed address, opened before the Central Criminal Court in Dublin on Wednesday.

The trial of 52-year-old Riad Bouchaker, of no fixed address, opened before the Central Criminal Court in Dublin on Wednesday.

Mayo topped the table, offering an "appealing lifestyle" with relatively affordable house prices.

Judge Tony Hunt told a panel of potential jurors that the trial could take up to five weeks.

The incident came hours before the start of days of rioting in Dubli

Compared to the month prior, that is an increase of 31 people in emergency accommodation and a 13 per cent rise on last year. 

Meta representatives are set to say “the safety and well-being of young people on our platforms is a core priority”.

This is an increase in the 20,209 children overdue for assessment at the end of 2025.

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín raised the matter following an RTÉ Investigates programme into the ‘obscene’ care of children.

A total of 79 per cent of respondents to a poll for the Irish Heart Foundation support the measure to prevent kids being bombarded with posts for foods high in sugar, fat and salt.

Riad Bouchaker, 51, of no fixed abode, is charged with the attempted murder of three youngsters in 2023.

The children who are all from the same family cannot be identified by order of the court.

The EU Commission said Snapchat may have breached the Digital Services Act by exposing minors to grooming attempts and recruitment for criminal purposes.

The Irish Penal Reform Trust study notes that single mothers are being drawn into the sex industry to make ends meet.

In many cases, children are experiencing more harm after being taken into care, the report concludes.

The siblings fell to the ground when the pane of glass on the balcony railing gave way. They had been playing with two other siblings who were not injured.

Sister and brother Nevaeh (7) and Jayden (3) O’Neill, fell from the balcony at Mount Suir apartments in Gracedieu.

During school holidays, 66 per cent of children spend two or more hours per day on devices

Paul Givan has sent a letter to all school principals.

The investigation found another 2,450 referrals that had not been ‘triaged’ within five days as required under national protocols

Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton was embroiled in controversy when she announced a review of SNA allocations

Around three-quarters of Ireland’s corporation tax comes from large US multinationals, with just two sectors – tech and manufacturing – accounting for about 87 per cent of that

Figures from the HSE show 20,209 children are overdue AON, with 16,960 children waiting over three months. 

Manchester toddler Jude Owens successfully executed a pool bank shot at two years and 302 days old.

Research suggests that rates of problem gambling are significantly higher among people who gambled as children.

Research suggests that rates of problem gambling are significantly higher among people who gambled as children.

6035 children are waiting over a year for first contact from a CDNT.

The Irish chef said that children should be taught about how their meals connect to their local area and the seasons.

After the disappearance of Kyran Durnin, in July this year, a Children Missing in Education (CME) team was set up to help find children who are missing from school.

What is the ban in Australia, what are the arguments for and against, and will Ireland follow suit?

Children’s Minister Normal Foley said that she had confidence in Tusla.

A study has found 63 per cent of children have come across extremist views online

The woman told the court, "he is not a bad person when sober".

The number of people using emergency accommodation rose to 16,755 in October, 5,274 of whom were children.

Norma Foley was responding after the agency’s chief executive Kate Duggan said several children went missing from Tusla’s care every day.

35,649 children and adults were supported by Barnardos in 2024, a 37 per cent increase on the previous year and the highest level ever recorded.

While flu can be managed at home in most cases, very young children and those with underlying conditions are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill, with some requiring hospitalisation