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.
Ballyfin Vintage Rally Set For Weekend Return
The annual event begins at 12pm this Sunday.
Location Chosen For Westmeath Outdoor Pool And Boardwalk Project
Friary Strand has been selected in Athlone.
New Fantasy TV Series Filming In Offaly This Summer
Wayfinders is currently filming across Ireland for its second season.
Laois Teen Wows Crowd At Greenfields Festival
DJ Mookie captivated festivalgoers with her headline performance.
Laois Comedian Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Her Parents
Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick currently has over 178,000 followers on TikTok.
Electric Keys Returns To Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic 2026 takes place from August 28th-30th.
Midlands Actor Cast As John Lennon In New BBC Beatles Drama
Athlone's Rhys Mannion will assume the role.
Photos: Dave Lawlor Celebrating 50 Years In Music
The event was held in the Tullamore Court.
Photos: The Greenfields Festival
The event was held in Laois over the weekend.
Tullamore Show Launches On 35th Anniversary
A launch event this week focused on generational renewal.
Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
