Call for more guidance counsellors

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We need 200 more guidance counsellors in schools to help children with mental health problems.

The National Youth Council of Ireland is calling on the government to invest 32 million euro in services for young people.

600 guidance counsellor posts were cut in 2012 and 400 should be restored by September.

James Doorley, Deputy Director of the NYCI, says the government needs to commit to restoring the remaining posts and improving services.