Dáil debates

Thursday, 24 October 2013

Topical Issue Debate

Child Protection Issues

3:10 pm

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If I could adequately answer in conclusion the questions that have been raised. Deputy Timmins raised the issue of in camera proceedings. There are amendments made to the Courts Act that went through the House before the end of July that will ensure that we have greater transparency when there are child care cases before our courts. That transparency will provide protection still for the anonymity of individuals and the anonymity of children in the best interests of children.

A further issue that I am concerned about that Deputies have raised-----

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.