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New model of care could reduce ADHD waiting lists for children – The Irish Times

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A new model of care is needed to reduce waiting lists for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other neurodivergent conditions who are often “pushed to the back of the queue”, the Government Minister with responsibility for mental health has said. Minister of State Mary Butler described 2026 as a “pivotal” year for … Read more

Ireland can’t use housing shortfalls as excuse for failing to accommodate single male asylum seekers, ECJ says – The Irish Times

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A key argument advanced by Government for not accommodating asylum seekers looks set to be shot down by the European Court of Justice. In a significant legal opinion published on Thursday by the Luxembourg body, one of its advisers says Ireland “cannot use force majeure to justify failure to provide basic needs for international protection … Read more