Childline answers 600 calls and messages in three days

Family arguments and conflicts, mental/emotional health, and sex, relationships and puberty were among the main issues raised by those who reached out to the 24-hour service. Picture: iStock

Children's counselling service Childline answered almost 600 calls, text messages, and online messages in a three-day period over Christmas.

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC), which operates Childline, says family arguments and conflicts, issues with mental and emotional health, sex, relationships, and puberty were among the main issues raised by those who reached out to the 24-hour service between December 23 and 25.