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.
National Lottery Calls On Midlands' Winner To Collect Million Euro Prize
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Niall Horan Announces Irish Tour Dates
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Tullamore Trad Fest 2026 Taking Place This Weekend
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Niall Horan Teases Irish Tour Dates
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Westmeath Entrepreneur Goes Global With 'The Raw Network'
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Dog Has New Best Friend After Offaly Rescue
Bru fell down an abandoned well in Birr.
Edenderry Festival Lineup Revealed
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Niall Horan Speaks Out On 'Hiding' Following Liam Payne's Death
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Laois Footballer Tackles First Dates Ireland
23-year-old nursing student at TUS Athlone Michael O'Connell is the latest midlands feature on the show.
12 One Act Plays To Be Staged By Laois Arts Collective
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Niall Horan Announces New Album
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History Of Westmeath Lake explored in new Documentary Series
The films will be screened tomorrow.
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.
