Single mothers living in direct provision in Cork say they re not allowing their children outside the room without them Roos Demol, a volunteer who works with people living in direct provision in Cork, says those living in the system are afraid their children will be taken away from them if they re left alone.
It follows a new study by The Ombudsman for Children which found parents living in the facilities were wrongly warned that their children may be removed by child protection services if they did not supervise them properly.
Speaking to RedFM News CEO of International Community Dynamics Roos Demol says parents living in direct provision who are already experiencing high levels of anxiety about their futures, now have the added pressure of worrying about their children s safety: