Mr Justice Kelly's recommendations

Not to vary High Court orders without leave of the court

Not to vary High Court orders without leave of the court. When seeking variations, health boards must provide all relevant information concerning the child's welfare;

Give full details about any employment proposed to be taken up by a child in detention, including what arrangement will be in place to deal with any absconding while in employment;

Not to impede any communication which a child wishes to make to the High Court;

Where children abscond, health boards must undertake to appoint a liaison officer to work with the Garda authorities.

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