Minister O’Gorman launches largest ever examination of the lives of children and young people in care and with care experience

Today, EPIC Empowering People in Care welcomed the announcement by Minister Roderic O’Gorman that the Government have approved the launch of the largest ever examination of the lives of children, young people, and adults with care experience in Ireland. 

In response to the news Marissa Ryan, CEO of EPIC said: “After many years of advocating for Action 65 of the Ryan Report to be implemented, EPIC believe this is a milestone in the evolution of Ireland’s care system.” 

“Action 65 states that ‘The HSE will, with their consent, conduct a longitudinal study to follow young people who leave care for 10 years, to map their transition to adulthood.’ The launch of this action by DCEDIY creates a real opportunity to shape an improved care system – one that is based on facts and data – to meet the needs of the children and young people we work with both now and into the future.”  

“We hope the evidence generated, which will be based on lived experiences, will bring about positive changes to policy and practice for children and young people in care, and help in creating a future that allows all children and young people to have empowering and positive care experiences.”