Children’s rights groups welcome €15m fund

CHILDREN’S rights groups have welcomed the funds announced for the implementation of the Ryan Report and the Children’s Rights Referendum.

Up to €15 million has been set aside for the implementation of the Ryan Report which uncovered widespread clerical abuse in religious-run institutions. The funds will go towards counselling and social work among areas under measures agreed by the Cabinet in the wake of the harrowing inquiry.

Minister for Children Barry Andrews announced the budget funds saying the new posts would target the area of child protection and child care.