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Concerns mount over mental wellbeing of students - Children's Ombudsman

The Children's Ombudsman has added his voice to the growing concerns over the mental health of Leaving Cert students.

Concerns mount over mental wellbeing of students - Children's Ombudsman

Thu, 07 May, 2020 - 20:15

Jess Casey

Additional reporting: Daniel McConnell

The Children’s Ombudsman has added his voice to the growing concerns over the mental health of Leaving Cert students.

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