Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I would like the taskforce to focus on examining issues of financial distress. Deputies from a variety of constituencies have spoken previously in the House about the continuing cutbacks, which are causing distress and breakdowns in family units. We are contributing to a deteriorating situation by moving children away from the family supports they have enjoyed in more ideal settings. Will the taskforce highlight the need for this problem to be addressed through social protection? In these difficult times, there is an urgent need to recognise that we may be contributing to the displacement of children from the situations that are best for their futures.

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