Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)

We will shortly have statements on developments in child welfare and protection services. One of the findings of the Murphy report, which was produced by the Murphy commission, was that the legislation on HSE protection for children was seriously defective and inadequate, and that there was a need for urgent legislation to be put in place. Where is that legislation? The report has been with the Government for 12 months at this stage. Is there any sign of that legislation?

Considering that almost three years ago the European Union produced a standard hotline for children who were missing, which was available in all member states-----

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