Rather than distancing young people from their peers, Foróige GoVirtual seeks to connect vulnerable and isolated young people through virtual reality. It’s giving that young person agency to be able to put on a headset and meet their youth worker”. “That particular pilot was about building those social skills parents particularly wanted the young people to practise.”Another pilot, Music-making in Virtual Worlds, involved young people identified by Tusla. One young person transitioned on to another VR group that we have ... because he needed that ongoing support. “The more support we provide, the more that young person will want to engage in face-to-face services, if it’s appropriate to do.

Source: The Irish Times December 16, 2025 15:02 UTC