Harrowing stories of neglect highlighted in child protection report

Vulnerable children are being repeatedly removed from their parents by Gardaí over safety concerns, only to be returned to their care by Tusla, occasionally within 24 hours, writes Conall Ó Fátharta.

This is the most striking feature of the 90 case studies, taken from the Garda Pulse system, outlined by special rapporteur on child protection Dr Geoffrey Shannon in his report examining the removal of children from their families by Gardaí.