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The new law will make it mandatory for certain professions to report incidents of harm, and risk of harm

Mandatory reporting will see system 'struggle'

The system will not be able to cope with the increase in cases when legislation making it mandatory for those working with children to report abuse comes into effect, according to the Irish Association of Social Workers.

News • 15 Apr 14

Bill to strengthen child protection published

Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has said the Children First Bill will make it mandatory for certain professions and post-holders to report incidents of harm, and the risk of harm, to the Child and Family Agency.

News • 14 Apr 14

Children First Bill

Mandatory reporting will see system 'struggle'

Bill to strengthen child protection published

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