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Young people want to break down community barriers, research finds

Young people want to break down community barriers, research finds

Thu, 15 May, 2025

But the findings suggest that young people believe greater integration is something that will happen ‘for future generations’.
Cannabis-induced psychosis in teens: 'Parents need to educate themselves'

Cannabis-induced psychosis in teens: 'Parents need to educate themselves'

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Speaking to BreakingNews, Prof Mary Cannon explained that the risks of cannabis-induced psychosis are very high if people begin smoking the plant in adolescence.
85% of third-level students intend to stay in Ireland after graduation, research shows

85% of third-level students intend to stay in Ireland after graduation, research shows

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

60 per cent of students see equality in the workplace as key.
Ireland has lowest rate of smoking among 15-year-olds in the EU, research shows

Ireland has lowest rate of smoking among 15-year-olds in the EU, research shows

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

The rate of repeated drunkenness among Irish teenagers is also low, at 13 per cent.
Majority of young Irish people are anxious about climate change, research shows

Majority of young Irish people are anxious about climate change, research shows

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

73 per cent of young people aged between 14 and 29 are stressed about the impacts of climate change.
TikTok beauty filters to only be available for those over 18

TikTok beauty filters to only be available for those over 18

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

The new rules will not affect filters which are created to be obvious and funny, including those which feature the likes of animal ears.
Jury recommends improved supervision after death of Sinéad O'Connor's son ruled a suicide

Jury recommends improved supervision after death of Sinéad O'Connor's son ruled a suicide

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

The inquest heard New Beginnings residential care centre in Newbridge, Co Kildare, had continued to support Shane by providing staff to assist TUH and Shane’s father, Donal Lunny (pictured), with 24/7 supervision of him after his admission to the hospital.
'There’s no hope for young people': What needs to change after a general election?

'There’s no hope for young people': What needs to change after a general election?

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

"As we seen from the Budget, the government might as well have handed a plane ticket to every person with their Leaving Cert results."
Politicians must move past social media trends to engage young people

Politicians must move past social media trends to engage young people

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

The 'State of our Young Nation: A report into the lives of Irish 18-29-year-olds' results earlier this year showed the most pressing concerns for young people in Ireland are housing (67 per cent) and the cost of living (62 per cent).
Public think politicians are out of touch with issues facing young people, poll finds

Public think politicians are out of touch with issues facing young people, poll finds

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

The findings show 82 per cent of respondents believe the housing crisis in Ireland disproportionately impacts young people, placing significant strain on their ability to become independent.
One in three Irish young people received no compliments in last month, research finds

One in three Irish young people received no compliments in last month, research finds

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

79 per cent of young women between 18 and 25 have received a compliment in the last month. However, the number among young men of a similar age dropped to just above 50 per cent. 
Young teens have better relationships with parents than a decade ago – report

Young teens have better relationships with parents than a decade ago – report

Tue, 28 May, 2024

The research by the ESRI found that mothers and fathers reported much lower levels of conflict with their teenage children over time
Ireland slips down global happiness ranking

Ireland slips down global happiness ranking

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Ireland has fallen from 14th to 17th place in the World Happiness Index
To stay or go: Podcast asks Ireland's young departees if the grass is greener abroad

To stay or go: Podcast asks Ireland's young departees if the grass is greener abroad

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

Hannah Nash's Greener Fields shares the stories of young people who chose to leave Ireland, and what it taught them about home
Budget investment in mental health services for young people welcomed by ISPCC

Budget investment in mental health services for young people welcomed by ISPCC

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

The charity said the creation of a new referral mechanism for child and adolescent mental health services is a particular positive

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