Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth

Supports for Parents of Children in Foster Care: Discussion

Ms Brenda Kneafsey:

To mirror what Ms Ryan has said, there is absolutely a need for more diversity. On a positive note, in my role as an advocate when I am out and about, I am meeting more social workers and social care staff who actually have care experience. They bring with them that knowledge and experience and it is great to see that coming through and that young people feel they have a right to be in that space, to work in that space and to speak for young people and families with whom they work.