Matthew Price reports from Lampedusa as one group of vulnerable youngsters make their way to Sicily.

They help vulnerable youngsters cope with their chaotic lives and deal with the effects on their health and wellbeing.

Smith was secretary of the Rochdale Hostel for Boys Association, where he was accused of abusing vulnerable youngsters by spanking and touching them.

Ireland is one of 14 European Union (EU) states yet to activate the 116 000 hotline to protect vulnerable youngsters and advise anxious parents.

Vulnerable youngsters at risk of suicide will be among the patients admitted to the Willow Grove Adolescent Inpatient Unit in St Patrick's University Hospital, Dublin.