The History of Social Care in Ireland

This thought-provoking documentary delves into the history of Ireland's social welfare system and the penal laws. It examines the establishment of workhouses, reformatory schools, and industrial schools, shedding light on their impact. A pivotal moment in Irish history came in 1970 with a report by Justice Eileen Kennedy on reformatory and industrial schools, marking the beginning of formal social care worker training. The documentary features interviews with two trailblazing directors of the Kilkenny program, Pat Brennan and Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy.