Parts of country without HSE child protection advisers

PARTS of Dublin and Louth are currently without HSE Children First Information and Advice Officers, it has emerged.

Vacancies currently exist in the HSE Dublin North East area, specifically in Dublin North West, Dublin North Central and Dublin North, as well as in Louth.

Children’s charity Barnardos said the vacancies should be filled as a matter of priority, as it launched Protecting Children: A Child Protection Guide for Early Years and School Age Childcare Services.