The research was conducted by clinical psychologist, Dr Seán Pellegrini
Mandatory reporting of allegations of abuse can contribute to secondary trauma in survivors, and may also impact the professionals they share their experience with
That's according to research conducted among psychologists working for the HSE.
It found "negative unintended consequences" of mandatory reporting, which came in to being in December of 2017..
It has contributed to an increase in the number of referrals linked to suspected abuse to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency.
The research was conducted by clinical psychologist, Dr Seán Pellegrini
Last December in his annual report the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, Professor Conor O'Mahony, detailed several possible solutions, which would ensure no risk is posed to children arising out of an allegation, and the requirement to inform the alleged perpetrator that an allegation has been made against them.
Dr. O'Mahony, who is also Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, UCC, joined Clem Ryan on Wednesday's edition of Kildare Today.
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