Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Children First guidelines are still not on a statutory basis in this State many years after their publication. It was reported in the newspapers today that the whistleblower in the Grace case feels that the confidential recipient within the HSE office is not fit for purpose. What are we learning from what is happening? What are we doing to make sure the allegations are dealt with in a proper manner, that whistleblowers are not targeted, that cases will be investigated and lessons learned from them, and that people will be made aware that lessons are being learned, which is vitally important? We need to look at all institutions under our control to make sure the systems are in place and that when people raise concerns they are treated with proper respect.

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