Special rapporteur on child protection to make recommendations on report within six months

The development of the State’s mother and baby homes redress scheme needs an element of transparency to avoid repeating past mistakes that have “left a trail of anger and bitterness” amongst survivors.

Special Rapporteur on Child Protection recommends expanding National Vetting Bureau's role and using data protection laws so Tusla can assess complaints of child sexual abuse without risking re-traumatising survivors