Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion

Photo of Jim O'CallaghanJim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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Obviously the quantification of the issue and how widespread mental health issues are within schools is very important. Mr. Petrie referred to the PAWS report. Has other qualitative and quantitative research been done which indicates the extent of mental health issues within schools?