IRELAND
RTE News
19 December 2005 16:06
The Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children has welcomed the new child protection guidelines unveiled by the Catholic Church earlier today.
Brian Lenihan described the policies as a step in the right direction. He added that his officials will now review the guidelines and if there is any problem they will get back to the bishops.
The ISPCC has also welcomed the new guidelines. The child protection society described the new guidelines as a progressive statement of the church's commitment to nurturing and protecting children.