Concerns child services report not getting local input

A HEALTH services report examining crisis and care services provided to vulnerable children and families is no longer being carried out according to specific guidelines set down under the Childcare Act.

The Health Service Executive report entitled the Review of Adequacy of Child and Family services, was set up under section 8 of the 1991 Childcare Act.

The act clearly states that “a health board shall, within 12 months... and annually thereafter, have a report prepared on the adequacy of the child care and family support services available in its area”.