Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 11 June 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Impact of Homelessness on Children: Discussion

Photo of Denise MitchellDenise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

That brings me back to children's mental health. The Ombudsman for Children's report states that children in homelessness expressed sadness, confusion, anger and isolation. We all agree it is tough on children. What supports are provided for children in the hubs who are expressing these feelings? Is therapeutic assistance available?

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