A BROKEN SYSTEM

CHILD protection services are “dysfunctional, ineffective and inconsistent” and do not safeguard the rights, welfare and best interests of a child, a former HSE social worker has claimed.

A BROKEN SYSTEM

Mary- Rose Waterman, who now works in Australia, said the death of teenager Christopher O’Driscoll — with whom she closely worked for two years — demonstrated a clear need for a radical overhaul of child protection services.

According to Ms Waterman the 17-year-old Cork boy met an “untimely and inhumane” death last year because of “serious inadequacies” within the social services sector.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited