Children in Ireland tell UN of frustration with country's 'dire' health services
"We’re aware that negative hospital experiences in children can negatively influence their response to healthcare when they’re older"
Children in Ireland have told the United Nations they are frustrated and disappointed with the country's "dire" health services, particularly in the area of mental health. They have also highlighted the need for exam reform, the impact of bullying in schools, and the need to be listened to.
A major new report offers a snapshot of the views of the country's young people on major issues affecting them, taking in the views of 5,500 children aged between two and 17 who took part in an online survey, and more than 200 children who took part in focus groups over a 10-month period.
