New figures show there's been a significant drop in school attendance since the Pandemic. The number of students missing for more than 20 days has doubled at primary level.
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Rape Crisis councillors are already getting calls about inappropriate behaviours during the Christmas Party season. The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says 'sexual violence doesn't stop for Christmas - but neither will they - with supports and services open 24 hours every day between now and the New Year
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Instances of physical restraint have almost tripled in a year at a Cork mental health centre for Children and adolescents. The Mental Health commission says episodes of restraint are down nationally, but up by 30% in Cork.
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Don't post pictures of your big ticket Christmas gifts on social media for all to see. That's the warning from Peopl Insurance who say burglars could target potential victims by checking Facebook and Instagram.
