Most young people complying with public health measures, survey finds

Most young people in Garda Youth Diversion Programmes have been complying with public health measures during the Covid-19 crisis but the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health and affected sleep patterns, according to a new report.

The findings are based on 113 surveys completed by Youth Justice Workers (YJWs) about the Government’s Covid-19 public health measures introduced on March 12 and young people participating in Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs). Last year there were 3,604 young people engaged in GYDPs.