Child Protection Practices in Ireland Author:Helen Buckley, Caroline Skehill, Eoin O'Sullivan Based on a research study of child protection practices in one health board region in Ireland, this study focuses on the work of a range of practitioners including social workers, Gardai, public health nurses and child care workers. It underlines the complexities around the issue, highlighting areas where professional and political attention and... more » investment could lead to improvements in practices and outcomes.« less