Mental Health Ireland highlighted the impact of home schooling on the mental health of Irish households as many parents report feeling more stressed and less confident as a result of the experience. While 62% felt a strain has been put on the child’s relationship as a result of home schooling, 6 in 10 parents described feeling more connected to their children as a result of spending more time at home.

P.19 1 in 5 say their alcohol consumption has increased.