Ombudsman for Children urges Taoiseach to examine application of ‘in camera’ rule as part of legislative change ‘In camera’ rule as currently interpreted can shield institutions from scrutiny and is not acting in the best interests of all children The…

This report is the result of an investigation launched by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office in November 2008 into the implementation of Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children by the Health Service Executive (HSE), and…