Experts Warn Pediatric Admissions for Mental Health Crises in Ireland Are Under-Reported and Under-Resourced
A recent paper published in the Irish Medical Journal highlights serious concerns regarding the treatment and documentation of children and adolescents admitted to paediatric wards for acute mental health crises across Ireland.
According to the authors—comprising consultant and senior registrar child psychiatrists from Children’s Health Ireland, CAMHS, and senior paediatricians across 11 counties, alongside university medical academics in Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Limerick—these admissions are not regulated by the Mental Health Commission.
“Ultimately, this lack of documentation and regulation contributes to the systematic overlooking and undercounting of what is arguably the most unwell children and young people with acute mental illness within Ireland’s mental health framework,” the paper states.
Man in His 80s Dies After Getting into Difficulty in Stormy Water Off Dublin Coast
A man in his 80s has died after getting into difficulty in stormy waters off the south Dublin coast. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at the Great South Wall in Poolbeg on Saturday afternoon, where the man was recovered from rough sea conditions and pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí have notified the Coroner, and a post-mortem examination is to take place as authorities again urge the public to avoid coastal areas during severe weather.
Two Questions Stirring National Debate: Time Limits on Justice and Taxing the Carer’s Allowance
Two questions raised today on The Niall Boylan Show have sparked widespread public discussion: should Ireland impose time limits within the criminal justice system, and should the Carer’s Allowance be taxed at all? Both issues touch on deep concerns about fairness, accountability and how the State treats victims, defendants and unpaid carers. As frustration grows over court delays and the cost-of-living burden on families, these are not radical questions — they are timely ones, reflecting a broader demand for systems that work more fairly and efficiently for the people they serve.
Enoch Burke Remains at Wilson’s Hospital School as High Court Orders Him to Appear Again
Enoch Burke remains at Wilson’s Hospital School this afternoon as he prepares to return to the High Court tomorrow at 2pm, where he is likely to face imprisonment for a fifth time. The teacher, who was released from Mountjoy Prison yesterday, returned to the school less than 24 hours later, prompting fresh legal action over alleged breaches of court orders barring him from the premises.
Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; Newsdesk; 15 January 2026
Enoch Burke Returns to Wilson’s Hospital School Less Than 24 Hours After Release, Defying Judge’s Warning
Enoch Burke has returned to Wilson’s Hospital School less than 24 hours after his release from Mountjoy Prison, openly defying a prior court warning and reigniting a legal and cultural dispute that has gripped the country. His appearance at the school this morning, reported by multiple outlets, underscores Burke’s stated refusal to comply with injunctions he believes violate his constitutional and religious convictions, and marks the latest escalation in a case that continues to expose deep divisions over conscience, authority, and the limits of judicial power in Ireland.