Karen Creed

Carolann Copland said for some mental health supports can take months or years to access

Youth mental health services a 'minefield' - parents

In the first of a two-part series on youth mental health, parents discuss their experiences of seeking support for their children with mental health issues.

Ireland • 26 Jan 23

File picture of the route travelled by the Irish peacekeepers

Route peacekeepers took a familiar stretch of road

The route that Irish peacekeepers were on when their armoured vehicle came under attack last night is a familiar stretch of road for members of the Defence Forces deployed to southern Lebanon.

Lebanon • 15 Dec 22

Lizzy Cunningham, Sofia Galstyan and Hafsah Hashmi are pupils at St Raphaela's Secondary school in Dublin

Sentiment on Junior Cert results divided amongst pupils

For thousands of students awaiting their Junior Certificate results, today brought some relief that a date had finally been confirmed for next month.

Education • 18 Oct 22

As of this morning, 290 people have tested positive for Covid-19 through PCR tests, while 710 have registered positive antigen tests

'Considerable' rise in Covid-19 cases - Donnelly

The Minister for Health has said that the number of Covid-19 cases has risen "quite considerably" in recent days, including the number of patients in hospital with the virus.

Health • 04 Oct 22

Conor Brummell said: 'I never wanted to leave Ireland, but everything is tied into the cost-of-living crisis'

Young people look abroad for better quality of living

The National Youth Council of Ireland has warned that there is a large burden on young people due to the cost of living crisis, and it could result in young people leaving Ireland.

Ireland • 12 Sep 22

Anonymous drug testing at a music festival is part of a HSE plan to tackle recreational drug use (file image)

Q&A: How will drug use be tackled at music festivals?

Anonymous drug testing will be part of a pilot project at next month's Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois. It is part of the HSE's 'Safer Nightlife' programme and its wider drug harm reduction campaign. Here is an explanation of the reasons behind it and the response to it.

Ireland • 18 Aug 22

Sinéad McNamara, Senior Biochemist, HSE National Drug Treatment Centre Laboratory Services at launch of pilot programme today (pic: Rollingnews)

Electric Picnic drug testing trial can save lives - HSE

The Health Service Executive has announced a pilot programme of anonymous drug testing at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois, next month.

Ireland • 18 Aug 22

Taoiseach said there is an obligation to ensure there is an open access education system

Children cannot be refused school places, says Martin

The Taoiseach has said there cannot be a situation where children with special needs are refused by schools and told to look elsewhere.

Ireland • 28 Jun 22

The Galway boxer said his gold medal victory felt 'unreal'

Boxing champion Gabriel Dossen welcomed home

Newly crowned European middleweight boxing champion Gabriel Dossen was greeted at Dublin Airport with a rapturous welcome from family and friends.

Ireland • 01 Jun 22

Rhys McClenaghan said the IGF decision was 'morally wrong'

Gymnast determined to train despite Commonwealth ban

Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan is determined to continue his training in preparation for the Commonwealth Games this summer, despite being banned from competing in the event.

Ireland • 31 May 22