Sinn Féin’s new mental health strategy proposes extra €250m annual spend and abolition of Camhs
Party wants to replace Camhs with new service for young people up to the age of 25 employing 84 additional specialist psychiatric teams
Mark Ward
Suicidal young people must wait more than 200 days for assessment in some parts of country
‘Our mental health system is truly broken if we cannot give interventions for our young people contemplating suicide,’ says Sinn Féin’s Mark Ward in reference to the long waits for access to Camhs' services
Constituency review: Who are the winners and losers?
Sinn Féin on course to take at least one seat in almost all constituencies and will be in the running for multiple seats in many constituencies
Staff shortages force closure of 16-bed psychiatric unit in Dublin
Step-down unit at St James’s Hospital is due to close on August 21st due to staffing shortages
Dáil struggling with housing crisis despite TDs experiencing issue from both sides
The Dáil includes TDs who are landlords but TDs on both sides of the House have experienced eviction
East Wall protests could be early warning as Coalition fears rise of far right
Locals across the country are complaining that refugees are being housed in large numbers with no consultation
Government committed to compensating those affected by Camhs controversy
Recent report was ‘disturbing and devastating’ says Minister for State Mary Butler
Garda hopeful of arrest after man dies while trying to prevent car theft
Dublin-based car thief identified as chief suspect following death of businessman
Minister to seek reinstatement of HSE mental health director post
Butler says role ‘essential’ in driving fundamental reforms after south Kerry Cahms review
TD says ‘urgent need’ for all children to be ‘informed by science, not religion’
Teaching of sex education has been considered by three ministers, but still an issue
Covid a key factor in calls to Samaritans and a challenge to its funding, committee told
The organisation’s volunteers answered a call for help every 56 seconds last year
TD with MS ‘raring to go’ after debilitating dose of Covid-19
Mark Ward went from needing a walking stick to running a marathon in Dublin
Concerns raised over impact of year-long child psychology waiting lists
Government announced a funding injection of €4 million designed to combat waiting times
Three deaths and 474 new Covid-19 cases have been reported by Nphet
Half of 3,500 housebound adults have received first Covid-19 vaccine
Patient with eating disorder ‘told to walk, and meditate, not given access to therapist’
Dáil is told mental health services reflect ‘attitude of bygone era’
Remains of 19 women who died at mother and baby home remain missing
Urgent calls to halt housing development until Bessborough lands are examined
Leadership at issue as Fianna Fáil eyes prospects after pandemic
Vaccine rollout in coming weeks seen within party as crucial to position of Micheál Martin
Miriam Lord: Ryan’s U-turn on Limerick road fails to keep Keating on board
Minister for Beer Gardens mortifies former hacks amid leaks of ridiculous proportions
TDs call for new HSE director for mental health amid expected surge in demand
Dáil hears of need for overall plan to deal with psychiatric ‘fallout’ from Covid-19
Covid-19: 28 deaths of residents recorded in mental health facilities, Dáil hears
Minister highlights increase in cases of ‘first episode psychosis’ and eating disorders
Disabled children ‘being left behind again’ by Covid-19 measures
HSE should not be taking staff experienced at assessing children’s needs, ombudsman says
Abuse survivor in ‘Cinderella’ case urges others to speak out
People should not suffer in silence, says Cora Desmond (21) after stepmother is jailed
Woman who beat stepdaughter and compared her to Cinderella jailed
Judge doubts remorse of Bridget Kenneally, who spiked girl’s food with hot and bitter flavours
Eight politicians swear statements to receive full expenses for lockdown period
Pandemic saw fobbing-in facility for recording attendance of Senators and TDs halted
‘The top of my finger was gone’: Fireworks a clear and present danger in Halloween run-up
Local residents report areas as being ‘like a war zone’ amid use of fireworks
Gardaí ‘less concerned with bangers being thrown than bangers being eaten in pubs’
Garda’s Operation Tombola to tackle illegal use of fireworks currently under way
Roadmap for managing Covid-19 ‘must have plan for older people’
Kelly tells Dáil specific provision must be made so elderly can ‘get out and about’
Coronavirus: Researchers fear crisis has ‘unmasked’ ageist attitudes
Report on economic and social contribution of over 70s released in response to pandemic
Dublin Mid West results: Jubilant scenes as Gino Kenny takes final seat
Fine Gael’s Emer Higgins also elected while Fianna Fáil’s John Curran loses out
Election 2020: How Sinn Féin turned their fortunes around
When the election came, Sinn Féin ran the best campaign of all the main parties
Election 2020: Dublin Mid-West constituency profile
Seat won by Sinn Féin in recent byelection may be short-lived
Sinn Féin pledges ‘largest’ programme of public housing building in State’s history
Mary Lou McDonald flags party’s housing plans as she criticises FG, FF and RTÉ
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