In late April, in the dimly lit basement of the Spencer Hotel on Dublin’s North Wall Quay, the mood was belligerent.  About 70 judges, lawyers, social workers and child care professionals were meeting all together for the first time to discuss a major reform to the way in which Irish children are represented in court. They were not happy. They have now decided to take a judicial review against the minister for children, disability and equality, Ireland, and the Attorney General over the newly commenced Guardian ad litem National Service. Guardians ad litem (Gals) are professionals who represent the best…

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