Childcare mistreatment prevention
Senator Leyden returns to the childcare investigation, criticises inadequate oversight and proposes continuous recorded CCTV monitoring to prevent mistreatment, while acknowledging that many crèches provide excellent care.
I appreciate that, but I want the opportunity to speak. I would be embarrassed if I were the Minister, in the HSE or investigating those organisations. It is so obvious-----
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It seems RTE is doing the work of the Department, and did an excellent job.
I agree with colleagues, however, that there are many excellent crèches throughout the country. The only way the problems identified in the RTE programme will be solved is via providing for the continuous closed circuit television monitoring of staff.
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The Senator will have an opportunity to make these points during the debate this afternoon.
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CCTV monitoring is the way to go, not to be broadcast into homes on a daily basis but rather to be kept as a record. It is the only way of ensuring this type of mistreatment does not recur.