It should be noted that the "hysterical " & " over zealous " quotes came not in the judgement but were attributed to the solicitor for the parents of the child.
I note from the Irish Times report that Emily Logan , the Children's Ombudsman concluded in her report that the Guards in question honestly believed they were acting in the best interests of the child.
I note from the Irish Times report that Emily Logan , the Children's Ombudsman concluded in her report that the Guards in question honestly believed they were acting in the best interests of the child.
Perhaps given this it would appear that any action against these guards would be unfair ?
It should be noted that the "hysterical " & " over zealous " quotes came not in the judgement but were attributed to the solicitor for the parents of the child.
Apart from the policing arm of the state I do not think that any other social workers or public servants were named in the case for the parents of the child
I note from the Irish Times report that Emily Logan , the Children's Ombudsman concluded in her report that the Guards in question honestly believed they were acting in the best interests of the child.
This is the most important point for me. OK, the guards got it wrong, but better they get it wrong the odd time than be afraid to act the way the did the next time they are faced with removing a child from a potentially very bad situation.
In cases like this where the state, or any organisation for that matter is found to be at fault, then there is always going to be solicitors getting compensation for their clients. However, it shouldn't stop the state from putting the interests of the child first and foremost. Often in cases like this time can be of the essence. Had the family in question actually abducted the child and knew about the plans to retrieve the child then God knows what might have happened.
Obviously, this was traumatic for the parents and family involved, but better that the state does it's best for the safety of children.
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