TD strikes blow for jobless young people

The country’s youngest female TD has said the Government must address concerns about the mental health of unemployed young people, many of whom are turning to drink and drugs.

Helen McEntee said many problems stemmed from youth unemployment and were affecting people her own age. In an interview with the Irish Examiner to mark her first year as a TD, the 27-year-old spoke candidly about life at Leinster House, of her passion for politics but also of the challenges she faces in her job.

“Youth unemployment is still an issue and a lot of things that stem from that are starting to appear more as issues.