Child Safety
Dail Éireann — 2023-11-07
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John Brady (SF), Wicklow

Let us separate the two. In respect of BOTPs, the Minister said that much of this is shared accommodation provided by the private sector. A great deal of that involves the taking over of entire hotels. Even in my constituency, it has involved the use of other kinds of accommodation. There are 750 Ukrainians coming to Wicklow. Is the Minister saying there is no Garda vetting in those situations or that there is no Children First training when we have sole responsibility as the provider? There needs to be a level of protection, not only for those who have come to these shores but also for the staff who work in the centres. Some are very remote and the same safeguards need to be in place to protect the staff and those who have come here, many of whom are extremely vulnerable. Without Garda vetting or Children First training, the State is abdicating its responsibility to ensure that the necessary safeguards are in place.

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Sitting date: 2023-11-07