ISPCC reports dramatic rise in demand for help

The ISPCC is reporting a dramatic increase in demand for its services.

The group says that the economic downturn is putting families under increasing pressure.

Calls to Childline have increased from just over 13,000 weekly to 17,000.

Meanwhile Leanbh, which works with children who are engaged in begging, has seen an increase in demand for help of almost 50%.

The ISPCC says it is under increasing pressure and it's calling on the public for help.