Parents of Ireland Survey reveals rising concern over children’s mental health, cost of living and use of mobile phonesThe Parents of Ireland Survey 2026 gathered responses from 1,878 parents of school-going children nationwide, offering a detailed snapshot of Irish family lifeThe wait times to access mental health services for children are "worrying", say experts. Photo: Picture posed/GettyDeirdre Barry Today at 18:00Almost a third of parents who responded to a new national survey say their child has needed mental health services such as counselling or psychiatric support.

Source: Irish Independent January 06, 2026 18:32 UTC