The once off measure was announced in last years budget as a cost of living payment

Nationally the number of births registered continues to fall, down over a fifth in the last ten years.

The Children's Ombudsman believes the CAHMS report highlighted the need to improve mental health supports for children.

The comments concerning homework by the President in recent weeks has led to a lot of debate on the matter

The new survey shows the majority of teachers regularly have pupils attend class hungry.

The survey was carried out as part of Safer Internet Day

President Michael D. Higgins called for the practice to be scrapped this week.

The meetings are aimed at helping parents regarding their children's online activity, and other areas of concern for young people