HSE child welfare chief on lookout for new bosses

THE national director for children and family services in the HSE is to look for new managers in areas to guarantee “straight line” communication on child welfare issues.

Gordon Jeyes said the move would occur within existing budgets and be part of the implementation of recommendations contained in the PA Consulting Report, carried out on behalf of the HSE in 2009.

The search would mean regional managers and a lead individual operating in 17 HSE areas, with the aim of making local representatives directly answerable on child welfare policy.