Most children who commit a criminal offence are 'diverted' into a community programme designed to help them not to offend again rather than detention. RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd went to a Youth Diversion Project in Sligo to find out how they work and if they're fit for purpose 

Most children who commit a criminal offence are 'diverted' into a community programme designed to help them not to offend again rather than detention. RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd went to a Youth Diversion Project in Sligo to find out how they work and if they're fit for purpose&nbsp;

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What are Youth Diversion Projects?

President Trump's visit to Ireland sparked protests in Dublin city centre, at Shannon Airport, and in Doonbeg, Co Clare. RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd has been out and about this weekend at the peace camp in Shannon and Doonbeg village speaking to the protesters.

President Trump's visit to Ireland sparked protests in Dublin city centre, at Shannon Airport, and in Doonbeg, Co Clare. RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd has been out and about this weekend at the peace camp in Shannon and Doonbeg village speaking to the protesters.

'Appalling' - Clare protestors say Trump not welcome

To untangle the political significance of president Trump's visit to Doonbeg, Paul was joined by RTÉ Washington Correspondent Jackie Fox and RTÉ Political Correspondent Barry Lenihan

To untangle the political significance of president Trump's visit to Doonbeg, Paul was joined by RTÉ Washington Correspondent Jackie Fox and RTÉ Political Correspondent Barry Lenihan

Trump visit is on par heading down the final fairway

For a local business perspective on president Trump's visit to Doonbeg, Paul talked to Eamonn Vaughan, owner of Morrissey’s bar in Doonbeg, and Rita McInerney who owns McInerney Shop on Doonbeg's Main St and is also a Fianna Fail councillor, And RTÉ Mid West Correspondent Petula Martyn.

For a local business perspective on president Trump's visit to Doonbeg, Paul talked to Eamonn Vaughan, owner of Morrissey’s bar in Doonbeg, and Rita McInerney who owns McInerney Shop on Doonbeg's Main St and is also a Fianna Fail councillor, And RTÉ Mid West Correspondent Petula Martyn.

What are Youth Diversion Projects?

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