Image: Ruan Pienaar 2014

Description: ‘Recognise and Remove’ to combat dangers of concussion – O’Dowd and Ní Chuilín Recognising the signs of concussion and removing children from the field of play can save lives. That was the message from Education Minister, John O’Dowd, and Sports Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín today as they jointly launched a new leaflet and poster campaign highlighting the dangers of concussion in children and young people. Starting today, informative leaflets and posters will be distributed to children, schools and sports clubs across the north. Teachers and coaches will also receive a pocket Concussion Recognition Tool™ to help them identify indicators of the head injury. The focus on concussion comes after the tragic death in 2011 of Benjamin Robinson following a head injury he sustained while playing a school rugby match. Pictured (left-right) are Ulster Rugby player Ruan Pienaar; Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín; Karen Robinson Walton, mother of Benjamin Robinson; Peter Robinson, father of Benjamin Robinson; Education Minister John O’Dowd; and Tyrone Gaelic player Joe McMahon. Picture: Michael Cooper www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-300414-recognise-and-r...
Title: Ruan Pienaar 2014
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