Justice & Equality Committee to discuss child protection audit with Dr Geoffrey Shannon

Committee Chairman Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, TD, said: “Earlier this year, an audit of the emergency removal of children from their families by gardaí under Section 12 of the Child Care Act found evidence of serious failings in the State’s child protection system. The Audit, which was carried out by Dr Geoffrey Shannon, the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, found that much greater co-operation is needed between gardaí and Tusla to protect vulnerable children. From the report, it is clear than an overhaul of the State’s child protection system is necessary. Tomorrow, we will have an opportunity to discuss the report in detail with Dr Shannon and consider, in particular, the role of An Garda Síochána.”

This meeting will start in Committee Room 2 at 9am on Wednesday, 20 September 2017.

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