Justice Minister Defends Gardai Over Roma Cases
The Minister for Justice has admitted there will be instances where children are taken into care on the basis of allegations that prove unfounded. Alan Shatter has asked the garda commissioner for a report on two children who were removed from their families, because of concerns about their identities. A 7 year old girl and a two year old boy were both the subject of care orders and underwent DNA testing, after concerns were raised that they did not look like their parents or siblings. Both were found to be living with their biological parents and were reunited with their families. Click the play button above to hear Minister Shatter say that Gardai and the HSE have a responsibility to ensure the safety of children, and authorities acted in good faith:
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