Advocacy groups want reform of the discharge process, described by one law professor as “a hidden but growing problem”.
Noel Baker is a freelance journalist at various prominent publications. He focuses on critical issues surrounding health and wellness, particularly mental health interventions for children in care, as well as the intersections of law enforcement and legal affairs. Noel's work has been featured in Journal Media, breakingnews.ie, The Echo Live, The Irish Sun, Mirror, Cork Beo, Sunday World Magazine, Irish Independent, Irish Examiner, The Irish Times, and Il Sole 24 Ore.





