Frances Black (Independent)
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No, that is fine. I am aware that Ms Keane has to leave soon but I have a couple more questions before she does. There has been concern during the Covid-19 pandemic that there was an increase in parental misuse of alcohol, prescription drugs and illegal drugs. Gambling has also come to the fore as an issue. Can Ms Keane say a little about the impact of that behaviour, particularly around alcohol misuse? I do not know whether anybody really understands the impact it can have on a family. Even the individual engaging in the behaviour may not understand its impact, particularly on children. Has Barnardos seen an increase in alcohol harm and drug misuse? What are its findings in that regard?