56 m. ago 'Digital wallet' pilot to be rolled out next year to verify age of social media users

Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan said the lack of consensus from the EU on online safety laws for children is “our collective shame”.

Politics

1 hour ago Why routine assessments for children with special needs are being scrapped

For parents scrambling to find places in special schools for 2027, a new system is on the way

Politics

2 h. ago Number of people hospitalised with flu increases by almost 60% in two weeks

Highest number of cases reported last week were in children aged 0 to 14, who accounted for 1,022 instances

Science

7 h. ago 'Profound breach of trust': Teachers' union slams Minister over Assessment of Need changes

The INTO said they were never consulted about the changes, describing the announcement as a “solo run” by Norma Foley.

Politics

9 h. ago Dovida teams up with Lions Clubs Ireland to deliver potentially life

Dovida has teamed up with Lions Clubs Ireland for a special initiative to help keep thousands of people safe and well at home this Christmas.… The post Dovida teams up with Lions Clubs Ireland to deliver potentially life-saving ‘Message in a Bottle’ appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

9 h. ago Nigerian children reunite with parents after being released from abduction

The abductions at a Catholic school in Papiri saw than 300 students and staff kidnapped last month.

Society

12 h. ago Social media ban for children aged under 16 begins in Australia

Prime minister Anthony Albanese says implementation will be difficult as teens post farewell messages

Politics

14 h. ago Age classifications on websites and apps could be introduced under online safety reform plans

Online safety taskforce was set up in recognition of social media’s harm to children’s physical and mental health

Politics

15 h. ago Ireland’s ambassador assesses his country’s concerns over the Myanmar crisis

Ireland’s ambassador assesses his country’s concerns over the Myanmar crisis  eng.mizzima.com

Politics

20 h. ago Government braces for 'significant pressure' on hospitals with flu, Covid

The HSE is understood to be seeking to expand the provision of the children’s flu vaccine in schools next year.

Science

26 h. ago Majority of €9m set aside for mobile phone 'storage solutions' has been drawn down by schools

For now, a “robust” age verification system will be introduced to protect children on the internet.

Politics

26 h. ago A 'faster' assessment of need process promised, but still no timeline to get waitlist down

Today, there are around 18,000 people waiting of an assessment, and the list is growing, said Minister Foley.

Politics

27 h. ago The Conwal Singers prepare for special Christmas performance in Letterkenny

The Conwal Singers will present their Christmas Concert 2025 tomorrow evening, Wednesday 10th December, in Conwal Parish Church at 8pm.… The post The Conwal Singers prepare for special Christmas performance in Letterkenny appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

28 h. ago Children with additional educational needs will not need assessment to access classes or schools

Minister for Children Norma Foley announces Government will replace existing process with new system

Politics

31 h. ago Springbok and British and Irish Lions stars set for 'further assessment' as Leinster boosted by return of Ireland ace

Springbok and British and Irish Lions stars set for 'further assessment' as Leinster boosted by return of Ireland ace  Planet Rugby

Politics

34 h. ago Parents upset after school rejected request over secular celebration on First Communion day

They had asked to use Catholic school’s hall for event coinciding with Church’s ceremony for children

Culture

36 h. ago A grand social media experiment begins in Australia. Will it work?

The country is trying to wean children under 16 off the likes of TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram with a new law. Teenagers are skeptical

Politics

37 h. ago Cabinet to be briefed on plans to roll out pilot age verification tool for children online

Elsewhere, the Minister for Health will brief Cabinet on plans to establish a legal right for people to receive the care they need at home.

Politics

46 h. ago 100 children abducted from Catholic school in Nigeria released but over 100 remain in captivity

More than 100 students remain in captivity after gunmen attacked the St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community on 21 November.

Politics

49 h. ago ‘Dangerous predator’ jailed for 15 years for sex abuse of half

Judge said he would have considered life sentence had attacker been an adult when abusing children

Events