Daniel McConnell: 'Grace' scandal shows how we reward failure and punish courage

Far too often in the past, where clear instances of failure by public officials were identified, the blame fell on the system as opposed to individuals who escaped any sanction - or dare I say it the sack, writes Daniel McConnell.

The State Commission of Investigation’s report into the mishandling of Grace's case, formally published on Friday, documents the level of neglect, but worse it shows in my view disgraceful levels of amnesia from witnesses before it as to their failures.

We hear a lot about a just society from our political leaders.

The need to look after our most vulnerable, to protect them.