A number of serious failings in Ireland’s child protection system have been revealed in an audit report published today.
The audit of Garda cases where powers to remove a child from their parents were used says there needs to be an overhaul of the Pulse computer system and better training of Gardaí.
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It also criticises the use of Garda stations and hospitals as an initial ‘place of safety’ for children removed from families.
Professor Geoffrey Shannon carried out the audit – he says, while there are failings in the system, the real message is for society and parents.
