The communities affected by the deaths of the McGinley children are to be offered psychological support to help them deal with the tragedy.
Conor, 9, Darragh, 7, and Carla, 3, who were found dead in their Newcastle home on Friday, January 24.
Their mother, Deirdre Morley, has been charged with their murder.
An interagency response group consisting of staff from the HSE, Tusla and the Department of Education's National Educational Psychological Service will host a number of drop in sessions at Rathcoole Community Centre.
The sessions are open to all and will be held on the following dates:
- Thursday morning 6th February 09.00-11.00am Main Hall
- Monday evening 10th February 19.00-20.30 John Nolan Room
- Thursday morning 13th February 09.00-11.00am Main Hall
- Monday evening 17th February 19.00-20.30 John Nolan Room
- Thursday morning 20th February 09.00-11.00am Main Hall
The agencies have also provided details of a number of helplines available to anyone affected by the tragedy:
ISPCC Children and young people up to the age of 18 can contact a special support line service for free, 24 hours a day, to talk about how they are feeling and about anything which may be on their mind. A support line service will also operate for teachers, parents and carers in the school community, offering the chance to talk through how they can support children in their care during this time. These services may be contacted through the details below:
Special Support Line for Children – 1800 400 100 (FREE)
Support Line – 01 676 7960 (9am – 1pm daily)
Barnardo’s Children’s Bereavement Service work with families to help them support their child through the grieving process with specialist bereavement project workers. Barnardo’s Helpline Service - (01) 473 2110 - is available from 10am-12pm Monday to Thursday to members of the community seeking information and support in relation to bereavement. www.barnardos.ie
Samaritans 24hr Freephone helpline 116 123
If you have immediate serious concerns regarding the welfare of a person, please contact your local GP, Emergency Department, An Garda Síochána or Tusla as appropriate.
