The increase is based on the figures from the last 5 years.
Over 3,300 children under the age of 15 got anti-depressant medication last year.
According to freedom of information files, it's a 55% increase on five years earlier.
495 children under the age of 11 got the drugs in 2021, under three schemes run by the HSE.
Professor of psychiatry in Trinity College Dublin, Brendan Kelly, says it's not the typical treatment.
Laois Doctor Shares Best Longevity Tips
CEO of Portarlington's Edufit Dr. Diane Cooper is offering her best tips.
Midlands Preps For Colourful St Patrick's Day Events
There's fun filled events taking place across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
Midlands Star Wins Glitterball After Stunning Performances
Katelyn Cummins is this year's Dancing with the Stars champion.
Laois Company Wishes Rose Of Tralee Luck For DWTS Final
Portlaoise's Alpha Drives Limited is backing Katelyn Cummins to lift the glitterball on Sunday.
Laois Man Looking For Love On First Dates Ireland Tonight
Both Cavan Dunne and Caoimhe Moore from Laois feature on tonight's episode.
Laois Folk Singer To Perform In Times Square For St Patrick’s Day
Emer Dunne will be the delegate for Laois County Council.
Tolü Makay And Katelyn Cummins Into Dancing With the Stars Final
The midlands stars will be performing for victory this Sunday.
Over €65K Funding For Midlands Agricultural Shows
The shows are taking place in summer this year.
Bressie Opens Up About Pregnancy Loss In New Book
Mullingar's Niall Breslin is sharing experience from a male perspective, in his new book The Place That Has Never Been Wounded.
Maura Higgins Gifted Birkin By Traitors Co-Star
She made it to the final of the US TV show.
Harry Styles Opens Up On Bandmates Death
They were bandmates with Westmeath's Niall Horan.
Nicola Coughlan Speaks Out On Body Positivity
The Bridgerton star has family roots in Geashill.
DWTS Judge Praises Midlands Contestants Ahead Of Semis
Arthur Gourounlian is praising both Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins and Tullamore's Tolu Makay after she ended up in the dance off.
New Offaly Peat Industry Film Premieres Tonight
'Closed For Lunch' premieres at 7:30pm this evening.
Bressie Adds New Dates To 2026 Irish Tour
The Westmeath musician will be performing across the country this year.
Offaly Singer-Songwriter Surges Into Dancing With The Stars Semi-Finals
Tolü Makay scored a perfect 40 last night.
Niall Horan Confirms Fourth Album
Niall has been posting teasers of new music on social media.
Midlands Designer Awarded At Junk Kouture Final
The design is called ‘La La Lu Veil’.
Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
