Abuse survivors welcome new child protection plan
Survivors of institutional abuse have given a broad welcome to the Government's plan for implementing the recommendations of the Ryan Report.
The 99-point plan, published today by Children's Minister Barry Andrews, includes increased funding and staffing for child-protection services.
It also promises to put the Children First guidelines on a statutory footing and to introduce independent inspections of all residential facilities for children.
Although survivors have welcomed the measures, there is some concern that the planned inspection regime will not be tough enough.
Support groups have also expressed concern that there is still no resolution in negotiations with the religious orders on a new compensation scheme for victims.
