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New centre needed for youth mental health in Leitrim - senator

Jun 2, 2026 07:24
By Eoghan Murphy
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New centre needed for youth mental health in Leitrim - senator

Research from the Sligo-Leitrim Children and Young People's Services Committee revealed the lived experiences of 223 young people.

There's a call for a youth mental health early intervention centre to be set up for Sligo and Leitrim.

Research from the Sligo-Leitrim Children and Young People's Services Committee revealed the lived experiences of 223 young people.

It found young people across the two counties are struggling with their mental health due to long waiting lists for services, and that 'easy-to-reach' support is needed.

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Local senator Nessa Cosgrove raised the matter at a recent sitting of the Seanad:

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