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Fri 08 Aug 2008Rules on child protection 'implemented inconsistently'
A REVIEW of national child protection guidelines has found they are being implemented inconsistently by health authorities, the Garda and other agencies across the State.
The report by the Office of the Minister for Children also pointed to serious deficiencies, with a lack of support services such as an out- of-hours service for crisis cases and therapeutic interventions.
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