Parents urged to help their children safely plan Leaving Cert results celebrations

The HSE urged parents of Leaving Cert students to talk with their children about the hazards of alcohol and drug use at post result celebrations.

Parents are being urged to help their children plan for safe celebrations to mark getting their Leaving Cert results.

The HSE has said that parents should have a “brief, focused” conversation about personal safety, alcohol and drug use with young people prior to them embarking on their exam celebrations.