Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills
Young Social Innovators: Discussion
Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Does Ms Sheppard believe it comes down to the student having the confidence to seek help? Alternatively, is it that the student believes he or she is too big and a macho man – I am not sure what the equivalent term is for women – and does not need help? Is it down to confidence or is it because of peer pressure? Are students worried about what their peers will think of them for looking for help? Nowadays, people can privately look for help, which is good. They can talk about it if they go to seek help. They need the support of other people. Some people think they do not need the support of other people.