Over 1,500 children were admitted to hospital for eating disorders between 2018 and 2022.

Figures seen by Breakingnews.ie through the Freedom of Information Act 2014 show that as of March 13th, there were 92 people waiting for access to 11 specialist eating disorders teams.

Members of Cared Ireland have detailed what they say are the consequences of the country’s services and lack of specialised staff

Cared Ireland, a support group advocating for improvements in eating disorder treatment services, will address TDs and Senators in Leinster House

There are only three adult eating disorder inpatient beds in the entire country – the same as in 2018.

In a statement from the Department of Health, they acknowledged the progress that has been made and the number of new eating disorder teams.

Body dysmorphia, also called body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health disorder that leads to distress over your appearance