IRELAND
RTÉ
December 11, 2017
The Irish Association of Social Workers has criticised the HSE for failing to appoint designated liaison persons to oversee the handling of allegations of child abuse that are brought to its attention.
The criticism comes on the day mandatory reporting of concerns about child welfare has been introduced by the government.
Minister for Children Katherine Zappone says the Government’s introduction of mandatory reporting ends 20 years of stalling by Governments in the face of a series of reports on child abuse in church, State and voluntary organisations.
From today, thousands of professionals, such as teachers, doctors, nurses and gardaí, must report suspicions of child abuse to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency.
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