Minister 'heartbroken' by deaths of four schoolboys

Minister for Children Brendan Smith says he was heartbroken to hear of the sudden deaths of four young schoolboys during the past week.

Minister 'heartbroken' by deaths of four schoolboys

Minister for Children Brendan Smith says he was heartbroken to hear of the sudden deaths of four young schoolboys during the past week.

However, Smith was evasive today when asked if he supported calls for health screening to be given to all young people taking part in sports.

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