Iain Smith, who contributed 700 hours to an inquiry on a child protection case, expressed disillusionment with the €13.6 million report, citing it confirmed his concerns about unresolved issues and lack of accountability. He criticized the Farrelly Commission's characterization of the problem as a systematic failure, labeling it a 'long-running intrigue'. Despite the significant investment, the absence of clear findings raises alarms about Ireland's child protection measures. Calls for further legislative protection for vulnerable individuals reflect ongoing concerns about the adequacy of safeguards in the system.
Despite the €13.6m spent, we still do not know exactly what happened, why it happened or if enough has been done to make sure it cannot happen again.
Mr. Smith said his experience would be seen as a 'strong deterrent to whistleblowers', which raises concerns about the safety for those who come forward.
Derval McDonagh, the chief executive of Inclusion Ireland, has argued that further protective legislation is needed if the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals is to improve.
HSE chief Bernard Gloster acknowledged concerns about what is perceived as the 'absence of findings' in the Farrelly Commission's report, indicating a need for more transparency.
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