Minister Niamh Smyth has offered high praise for the "great work" carried out by youth diversion projects across Cavan and Monaghan.
The local minister also commended the work of An Garda Siochana in Cavan and Monaghan, along with other services for the work they do with young people who are on the fringes of society.
According to Minister Smyth, services like Foroige 365 and Youth Work Ireland help young people gain confidence.
The Cavan 365 Project is a Garda Youth Diversion Project covering the whole of the Bailieborough Garda District.
The project works with young people aged 12-17 years of age and aims to direct them away from anti social and or criminal behaviour and promote personal development and civic responsibility.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Minister Smyth says these services go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure young people find positive ways to utilise their time and energy:
