Hike in number of children removed from family home for their safety

A 30% jump has been recorded in the number of cases where gardaí removed a child from the family home for their own safety.

A 30% jump has been recorded in the number of cases where gardaí removed a child from the family home for their own safety, official figures show.

Gardaí can only use this power where they form the belief there is an “immediate and serious risk” to the child if they remain at home.