Social workers often made scapegoats

AN injustice has been done over the past few weeks to social workers. While appreciating that journalism is constrained by the ‘no comment’ policy of public bodies, I lament the low standards in Irish journalism today.

Over the years, I have discussed with social workers at length the philosophy and modus operandi of their profession.

I am struck by their philanthropy, their thoughtful dispositions, their martyr-like acceptance of the criticism and scapegoating that occurs at the hands of some clients, the judiciary and media.