DNA tests on two children removed from Roma homes

DNA tests are being carried out in relation to two children removed from Roma families in Dublin and the midlands.

A seven-year-old girl removed from a Roma family in Tallaght on Monday evening remains in the care of the Health Service Executive.

DNA samples were taken from her parents this morning and the results are expected this evening.

In the second case,a two-year-old boy was removed from aRoma family in the midlands last night.

Gardavisited the child's home after they were contacted by a member of the public and decided to act under Section 12 of the Child Care Act.

The child was placed in the care of the HSE last night. However, following inquiries today, the boy was returned to his family this morning.

DNA tests are also being carried out in this case.

Both families are co-operating with the inquiries.

Concerns raised over reporting of Roma cases

The Executive Director of the European Roma Rights Centre has expressedconcernat the way two cases of children removed from Roma familiesin Ireland andGreece are being reported.

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