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Thursday, 2 July 2020 at 15:41

The ISSU President says they're badly needed.

The Irish Second Level Students' Union is calling for full-time career guidance counsellors to be reinstated in all schools.

Their hours were cut in 2012 - and ISSU President, Laois' Reuban Murray, says they urgently need to be restored.

He say students are not only losing out on guidance with career choices, but also help with their wellbeing, mental health, and development.

The Mountrath student feels it's AN even more important feature of school life during covid-19:

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Laois Man Involved In Mosque Attack Jailed For Seven Years

Darren Gorman, of O’Moore Place in Portlaoise recieved sentence today.
Longford-Westmeath TD Calls For Ophthalmology Services Vacancy To Be Filled

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A new €30 million fund for Midlands counties was launched in February this year.
ESRI Report Highlights Higher Sexual Violence Risks for Bisexual People And Gay Men

Lucas Crosse of Midlands LGBT+ Project discusses new ESRI findings on sexual violence, towards bisexual people and gay men.
Custody Capacity Of Westmeath Garda Station Cut In Half

Athlone Garda Station has had to close two of its detention cells.
Search For Laois Man Taking Place Tomorrow

Volunteers are being asked to gather in the Square in Rathdowney.

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