Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I am not aware of promised legislation but the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brendan Smith, has asked senior officials in his office to convene an urgent meeting with key stakeholders in child protection, including the HSE and the Garda, to ensure full awareness of child protection policies, guidelines and procedures. He has stated that the conclusions of the review referred to by the Deputy are a vindication of the existing guidelines.

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