ISPCC: Irish parents traumatised by Soham tragedy

Irish agencies are calling for improved vetting procedures to be introduced for those working with children here, so as to prevent a similar fate as that of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman visiting an Irish family.

ISPCC: Irish parents traumatised by Soham tragedy
Mon, 19 Aug, 2002 - 12:43

Irish agencies are calling for improved vetting procedures to be introduced for those working with children here, so as to prevent a similar fate as that of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman visiting an Irish family.

Paul Gilligan of the ISPCC has said that Irish parents are traumatised by the tragedy.

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