This follows the success of a pilot programme across multiple counties.
Counselling sessions for primary school children are likely to be rolled out for Deis plus and Deis urban schools, according to the Children's Ombudsman.
It follows the success of a pilot programme which found students who received the support in Counties Laois, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Cavan, Monaghan and Tipperary had improved emotional regulation and coping strategies.
Children's Ombudsman Dr. Niall Muldoon, says he expects the service to be rolled out further:
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