Kitty Holland
Kitty Holland is a prominent journalist known for her insightful coverage of social issues in Ireland, particularly those related to mental health and the historical context of psychiatric institutions. Her recent work highlights the devastating consequences of Ireland's past treatment of mental illness and advocates for a more compassionate approach to mental health care.
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Recent news mentions
Kitty Holland, Social Affairs Correspondent of The Irish Times, established that in the first seven months of last year alone, Tusla paid more than €36 million to private operators.
We profess horror at past wrongs done to children. What about the wrongs happening right now? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-15
Among Kitty Holland’s nominated work is her portrait of a makeshift homeless community under Dublin’s M50.
Why, in journalism, less is more – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
Kitty Holland outlines the devastating institutional excesses of Ireland’s 'mental hospitals'.
Mental illness and society – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-08
