Irish Catholic Bishops have said that Budget 2024 necessitates 'radical action' by Government so the State can fulfil its duty to uphold 'the God-given dignity of all people'.
Irish Catholic Bishops have said that Budget 2024 necessitates"radical action" by Government so the State can fulfil its duty to uphold"the God-given dignity of all people".
The Bishops said financial supports should focus on people with disabilities to enable them to participate more fully in the community.With 12,000 people living in emergency accommodation 377,000 unable to afford suitable and sufficient heating in 2022, they said the situation was"untenable" and called for"radical action by Government".
Due to increasing humanitarian needs globally, they also called on the Government to build on the increase in overseas aid last year. They spoke specifically about its engagement with church personnel in drafting a revised child safeguarding policy which will reflect more strongly the requirements of governance and leadership.The safeguarding presentation also referred to"transitional justice approaches to the needs of survivors of abuse" which are being developed"in various settings" around the world.
Ms Devlin also reported on her work as a member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, regarding the drafting of universal guidelines for child safeguarding.
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