Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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On sexual orientation, people find it to be a big issue with males being comfortable coming out, as I think we would all recognise. I think the supports they have at home, not from their friends but from their families, is a huge issue that we are often afraid to speak about. It is something that must be met head on. I am not sure what the witnesses' views are on that but perhaps Ms O'Sullivan will address it since she mentioned it in her opening remarks.