Children failed

IT is shocking to think the state provides no dedicated specialist services to examine, interview and support young children who have been sexually abused or assaulted.

It is even more alarming that two doctors dedicated to developing a service in the West of Ireland have withdrawn their expertise due to a continued lack of funding and support from the HSE.

We all know times are tough, but what about the promises made since the Ryan Report, the Murphy Report, the Roscommon Inquiry, and countless others back to 1999 when Children First guidelines were published.