The number of children under 15 who were prescribed anti-psychotic medication increased by 25 per cent last year.
1,457 received the drugs under the medical card scheme in 2020 - nearly 300 more than the previous year.
2020 figures show 502 children were under the age of 11, while 955 were aged between 12 and 15.
Small Farmers Set For Increased Payments Under New Agricultural Policy
Small farmers are set for increased payments under the new Common Agricultural Policy, according to an Irish MEP.
Dublin Businesses Express Concern Over City Centre Pedestrianisation Plans
Businesses in Dublin city centre have expressed concerns with the partial pedestrian plans to be trialled this summer.
Former Senator Eoghan Harris Dropped As Columnist From Sunday Independent
The Sunday Independent has dropped long-time columnist and former senator Eoghan Harris, over an anonymous Twitter account.
INMO Call On Health Minister To Recognise Extra Work Done By Frontline Staff During Pandemic
The INMO says the Health Minister must recognise the extra work done by nurses and midwives during the pandemic.
Work Underway At North Beach To Clear Waste From Old Bray Landfill
Work is underway at the North Beach in Bray to stop remnants from the old landfill being washed into the Irish Sea.
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