23 h. ago GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential

The Chief Executive of the Galway & Roscommon ETB has called for sustainable investment in youth services and better collaboration across education, youth services and families — to help tackle child poverty, school absenteeism and mental health challenges, and to support young people to thrive. David Leahy was speaking at the national Education & Training […] The post GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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34 h. ago 'Admin error' led to continued admissions at Laois nursing home at centre of RTÉ investigation

The Taoiseach said he has spoken with both Kieran O’Donnell, Minister of State for Older People, and Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill on the issue.

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37 h. ago Taoiseach calls for HIQA’s regulations to be examined following RTÉ nursing home investigation

The Taoiseach said he has spoken with both Kieran O’Donnell, Minister of State for Older People, and Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill on the issue.

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4 d. ago Communications, transport and health of older people at increased risk from global warming, says EPA

Storms Éowyn and Darragh highlighted vulnerabilities, with widespread disruptions to power and water

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4 d. ago Almost 50% of children and teenagers struggling with ‘feeling low’

Decline in young people smoking or drinking but more grapple with mental health, survey reveals

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8 d. ago Minister says we need faster responses for people presenting to ED with mental health crisis

A scoping exercise found key gaps in service provision in some parts of the country.

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1 week ago UN says 70% chance average global warming will exceed 1.5C benchmark in next five years

Arctic warming is predicted to continue to outstrip the global average over the next five years, said the WMO.

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1 week ago 'A bad idea': Central Bank and ESRI push back against calls for reintroduction of 100% mortgages

The Housing Committee was told that these mortgages would push up house prices and increase the risk for borrowers and for banks.

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1 week ago People in disadvantaged areas face worse health outcomes than before, ESRI report finds

Unemployment rates have improved but may not outweigh prices increases due to cost of living, study finds

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2 w. ago Intersex people in Ireland suffer "poor mental health", new report finds

Intersex people in Ireland suffer "poor mental health", new report finds  Yahoo News UK

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2 w. ago Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 60 people, health officials say

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began allowing a small number of aid trucks into Gaza for the first time in more than two months.

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2 w. ago Affirming hormone treatment poses ‘greater risk than benefit’ for increasing numbers, says gender service consultant

System ‘failing our community’, say representative groups for transgender community

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3 w. ago Joe Loughnane disappointed with HSE's decision not to implement Adam's Protocols

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Joe Loughnane says he’s disappointed with the HSE’s decision not to implement Adam’s Protocols named in memory of his brother This means a separate emergency department for people presenting with suicidal ideation will not be considered by the Health Service Executive In February Adam Loughnane presented himself […] The post Joe Loughnane disappointed with HSE's decision not to implement Adam's Protocols appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago United Kingdom’s England, Scotland, Wales, And Northern Ireland Face Increased Risk As US Issues New Elevated Travel Advisory, Urging Travelers To Take Immediate Precautions

United Kingdom’s England, Scotland, Wales, And Northern Ireland Face Increased Risk As US Issues New Elevated Travel Advisory, Urging Travelers To Take Immediate Precautions  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago Minister for Health says transgender healthcare is 'not meeting people’s needs'

It follows a recent investigation by The Journal Investigates which highlighted traumatic experiences with the National Gender Service.

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3 w. ago Social wellness clubs: ‘People felt lonely. This brings everyone together’

Inspired by a trend emerging in New York and London, ‘social wellness clubs’ are popping up around Ireland

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