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Child Protection Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2012

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Questions (386)

Finian McGrath

Question:

386. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will advice on the rights and support services available in respect of a teenager (details supplied) in Dublin 9 who is at risk. [40724/12]

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Written answers

The Deputy is advised that in cases where there is concern for the welfare and protection of a child, a report should be made at the earliest opportunity to the HSE and/or An Garda Síochána as set out in Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children. It is in the best interests of the child, his or her family and the person reporting the concern that reports are made through the proper channels, to ensure timely reporting of the concern and the appropriate confidentiality for all involved.

The aim of the Children First National Guidance is to direct the identification, investigation, assessment, reporting, treatment and management of child safety concerns. It sets out a number of key messages relating to the duty to protect children. Among these are that the safety and welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility, that children will have safer lives where everyone is attentive to their wellbeing and that people who work with children across a range of areas understand their responsibility for safe practice and the reporting of concerns.

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