16 h. ago Staff shortages: Mental health patients forced to compete for attention in emergency departments

The Mental Health Commission has published a report warning of substantial delays, especially for ‘out-of-hours’ mental health assessments.

Science

23 h. ago Staff shortages and lack of space: The problems facing mental health patients in emergency departments

The Mental Health Commission has published a report warning of substantial delays, especially for ‘out-of-hours’ mental health assessments.

Science

30 h. ago Huge variations between hospitals in treatment of mental health emergencies

Children with psychosis and suicidality may be left for up to a week in emergency departments, unable to access appropriate care

Science

69 h. ago Economy: Waiting lists and taxes in NI and Republic compared

Economy: Waiting lists and taxes in NI and Republic compared  BBC

Economics

2 d. ago Waiting lists and taxes in NI and Republic compared by study

Waiting lists and taxes in NI and Republic compared by study  BBC

Politics

5 d. ago Who was David Joyce, the Galway man shot dead by UK police at a busy train station?

Joyce, a gay man from a Traveller background with mental health difficulties, will be repatriated to be buried by his family in Ireland

Events

6 d. ago More children added to spinal surgery waiting list in first three months than operated on

Children’s Health Ireland indicates procedures for those with scoliosis and spina bifida, showing 123 surgeries in the first quarter – but 144 added to scheule

Politics

6 d. ago Brother of man who died by suicide after seeking hospital help describes mental health plan as a ‘failure’

‘There has to be a separate place for people who are suffering from physical health to those suffering from mental health.’

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7 d. ago Children’s health ‘scandal’ dims Oliver Callan’s mood: ‘In this incredibly rich country of ours we get this’

Radio: RTÉ host hears about waiting-list misery as Kieran Cuddihy exchanges tart words with Minister for Health

Science

7 d. ago Oliver Callan’s mood darkens: ‘In this incredibly rich country of ours we get this’

Radio: RTÉ host hears about waiting-list misery as Kieran Cuddihy exchanges tart words with Minister for Health

Politics

7 d. ago Dublin City Schools more than doubles mental health workers through OSU program

Dublin City Schools more than doubles mental health workers through OSU program  The Columbus Dispatch

Politics

8 d. ago Surge in ADHD among children resulting in huge waiting lists for mental health services, says minister

Mary Butler said two HSE areas were now bearing 50 per cent of the national waiting list

Politics

8 d. ago Surge in child ADHD diagnoses sees two HSE areas contain half of spiralling waiting lists

Mary Butler said two HSE areas were now bearing 50 per cent of the national waiting list

Politics

8 d. ago High levels of burnout and poor mental health among teachers

DCU research comes as schools grapple with staff shortages

Events

8 d. ago Minister for Health approves publication of the Health Service Executive’s Capital Plan for 2025

Minister for Health approves publication of the Health Service Executive’s Capital Plan for 2025  gov.ie

Politics

8 d. ago Autism protocol promising early intervention to be rolled out as part of new mental health plan

The new mental health implementation details 30 key priorities across seven areas that will be delivered over the next three years.

Politics

1 week ago Netflix levy plan set to be blocked as viewers are already ‘paying enough’

People using television-streaming services are ‘paying enough’, says Minister for Media

Politics

1 week ago Arts Minister to block planned 'Netflix levy' on streaming services, says people are paying enough

The proposed levy was to help fund Ireland’s independent media sector.

Politics

1 week ago Five things to know about Gen Z in Ireland, including housing, drug use and mental health

Data released earlier this year reveals a bit more about this generation of young people who will shape the country in years to come.

Events

1 week ago 'Lots of sleepless nights': Helping emergency workers cope with trauma of responding to suicide

A leading academic is carrying out a major study into the area.

Events