Youth offenders are complying with Covid-19 restrictions, according to a report by the University of Limerick which finds the majority of young people have been engaged in "pro-social behaviours and activities" during the pandemic.
The report is the first in a series looking at how young people participating in Garda Youth Diversion Projects throughout Ireland are responding to the Covid-19 public health measures.
Youth Justice Workers in the Garda Youth Diversion Projects conducted the surveys following the Government's Covid-19 public health measures introduced on 12 March.
It represents a small proportion (approximately 1 in 1,000) of all young people in Ireland. While the study shows that the young people tended to be compliant in