Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We do not yet have the full story in that particular case. The school in question has been in contact with the Department and additional resource hours have been made available. As it is one of the largest schools in the country - if not the largest - it faces certain pressures. The emphasis in the job description of those who look after the welfare of young people in our schools appears to have moved more towards the provision of counselling, as distinct from career guidance. That is the responsibility of the entire school and its staff. A comprehensive article on pages 8 and 9 of the health supplement in today's edition of The Irish Times goes into this issue in some depth. I will bear in mind what the Deputy has said and keep it under review.

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