Staff event for Department of Children cost taxpayer 86,000

The timing of the conference has drawn sharp criticism, as it coincided with the height of a child protection crisis regarding the ongoing investigation into the missing boy, Kyran Durnin.

Attendees at the lavishly funded conference were accused of being out of touch with the realities facing child protection services, especially in light of recent events surrounding Kyran's disappearance.

Critics argue that spending €86,000 on a staff event at a luxury venue is unacceptable, particularly when serious concerns regarding child safety are being raised in the community.

The conference has sparked a debate on the allocation of government resources and the priorities of the Department of Children amidst ongoing child protection challenges.

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