Nicole
The Reformer
Changing the system from inside it, principle turned into change.
Nicole is an election analyst focused on improving the electoral process and media coverage. This interview reveals her commitment to driving principled change within the electoral system to enhance public trust and understanding.
“It requires an understanding of child protection, trauma-informed practices, cultural sensitivities and the complexity of the international protection process. Without proper training, there is a real risk that individuals may not be fully equipped to support a child or to identify potential safeguarding concerns.”
“This amendment ensures those representatives are properly vetted, trained and qualified to carry out the role. It requires Garda vetting in line with existing legislation and it requires the representative to have the necessary qualifications and experience to effectively represent the interests of an unaccompanied minor.”
“At the same time, we have to recognise that there are circumstances where intervention is necessary to protect public safety and this amendment strikes to seek that balance. It ensures that detention powers remain available where there is a genuine and evidenced risk but also places important limits to their use.”
“Their needs may not be fully identified, their voice may not be properly heard and safeguards may not be picked up on early enough. We have seen that in other cases in the public service. When caseloads are unmanageable, the quality of care and support inevitably declines. This amendment is about preventing that from happening.”
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