There has been chronic issues felt by the children of Ireland now for nearly two years now.

A large emphasis has been put on the fact that certain typical rights of passage have been missed by the young and how this is affecting them mentally.

Child Psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor joined Anton this morning on the show to discuss this issue.

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