The Minister for Justice has admitted that there will be instances where children are taken into care on the basis of unfounded allegations.
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Alan Shatter has asked the garda commissioner for a report on how two children were removed from their families, based on concerns about their identities, but he’s insisted Gardai and the HSE have a responsibility to ensure the safety of children.
A 7 year old girl and a two year old boy were both the subject of care orders and underwent DNA testing, but were later reunited with their families.