Three safeguarding concerns referred to HSE in 2021 Three safeguarding concerns identified by HIQA inspectors in centres for people with disabilities were referred to the HSE's National Safeguarding Office last year. Ireland • 08 Aug 22
Three safeguarding concerns referred to HSE in 2021 Three safeguarding concerns identified by HIQA inspectors in centres for people with disabilities were referred to the HSE's National Safeguarding Office last year. Ireland • 08 Aug 22
Child protection referrals increase in 2021 The number of referrals to child protection and welfare services increased last year compared to 2020. Ireland • 25 Jul 22
Child protection referrals increase in 2021 The number of referrals to child protection and welfare services increased last year compared to 2020. Ireland • 25 Jul 22
Call for inquiry into alleged abuse in foster care Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has called for a full public inquiry to examine allegations of historical abuse at a foster home. Ireland • 11 Jul 22
Call for inquiry into alleged abuse in foster care Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has called for a full public inquiry to examine allegations of historical abuse at a foster home. Ireland • 11 Jul 22
Tusla apologises to woman raped in foster home The Chief Executive of the Child and Family Agency Tusla has publicly apologised to a woman who was repeatedly raped by her foster father over a seven-year period. Ireland • 16 May 22
Tusla apologises to woman raped in foster home The Chief Executive of the Child and Family Agency Tusla has publicly apologised to a woman who was repeatedly raped by her foster father over a seven-year period. Ireland • 16 May 22
'Real danger' as Tusla staff face online harassment The Chief Executive of Tusla has said that the online harassment faced by frontline staff poses a real-life threat to their safety and privacy, and could hinder the agency's ability to retain social workers. Ireland • 12 Nov 21
'Real danger' as Tusla staff face online harassment The Chief Executive of Tusla has said that the online harassment faced by frontline staff poses a real-life threat to their safety and privacy, and could hinder the agency's ability to retain social workers. Ireland • 12 Nov 21
Child safety awareness campaign to be launched An awareness campaign to keep children and young people safe in communities across the country will be launched by Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman. Ireland • 01 Nov 21
Child safety awareness campaign to be launched An awareness campaign to keep children and young people safe in communities across the country will be launched by Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman. Ireland • 01 Nov 21
Shortage of social workers impacting Tusla services More than one in ten children under the care of Tusla do not have their own social worker, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Politics • 21 Oct 21
Shortage of social workers impacting Tusla services More than one in ten children under the care of Tusla do not have their own social worker, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Politics • 21 Oct 21
1 in 5 children in care did not have social worker Not all children in care in Ireland were allocated a social worker or visited by one over the past two years as required under law. Ireland • 28 Sep 21
1 in 5 children in care did not have social worker Not all children in care in Ireland were allocated a social worker or visited by one over the past two years as required under law. Ireland • 28 Sep 21
Tusla seeks carers for children arriving in Ireland A recruitment campaign requesting members of the public to provide homes for separated children seeking international protection in Ireland has been launched by Tusla. Ireland • 06 Sep 21
Tusla seeks carers for children arriving in Ireland A recruitment campaign requesting members of the public to provide homes for separated children seeking international protection in Ireland has been launched by Tusla. Ireland • 06 Sep 21
Almost 500 cases made against Tusla since 2016 Almost 500 cases by members of the public have been taken against Tusla in the last five years, according to the Child and Family Agency, which furnished the information to Aontú. Ireland • 31 Aug 21
Almost 500 cases made against Tusla since 2016 Almost 500 cases by members of the public have been taken against Tusla in the last five years, according to the Child and Family Agency, which furnished the information to Aontú. Ireland • 31 Aug 21
Tusla still 'significantly affected' by cyber attack Tusla continues to be "significantly affected" by the recent cyber attack on HSE systems. Ireland • 21 May 21
Tusla still 'significantly affected' by cyber attack Tusla continues to be "significantly affected" by the recent cyber attack on HSE systems. Ireland • 21 May 21
Judge shocked that child was cross-examined for 6 days A senior judge on the Court of Appeal has said he was shocked to discover that a 12-year-old boy who was repeatedly raped by his father had been cross-examined by a defence barrister for six days. Courts • 11 Jan 21
Judge shocked that child was cross-examined for 6 days A senior judge on the Court of Appeal has said he was shocked to discover that a 12-year-old boy who was repeatedly raped by his father had been cross-examined by a defence barrister for six days. Courts • 11 Jan 21
Significant shortcomings in care of child - report A report by the Ombudsman for Children's Office shows there were significant shortcomings by Tusla and the HSE in the care of a child with profound disabilities. Ireland • 26 Nov 20
Significant shortcomings in care of child - report A report by the Ombudsman for Children's Office shows there were significant shortcomings by Tusla and the HSE in the care of a child with profound disabilities. Ireland • 26 Nov 20
Improvements being made in GDPR compliance - Tusla CEO The CEO of TUSLA, Bernard Gloster, has said that he is still not satisfied with the level of GDPR compliance in the organisation, but improvements are being made. Ireland • 24 Nov 20
Improvements being made in GDPR compliance - Tusla CEO The CEO of TUSLA, Bernard Gloster, has said that he is still not satisfied with the level of GDPR compliance in the organisation, but improvements are being made. Ireland • 24 Nov 20
Tusla's staffing model may not be 'sustainable' Tusla's payroll bill rose by over a quarter to almost €300 million between December 2015 and 2019 but its current staffing model may not be sustainable in the coming years, according to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Ireland • 05 Nov 20
Tusla's staffing model may not be 'sustainable' Tusla's payroll bill rose by over a quarter to almost €300 million between December 2015 and 2019 but its current staffing model may not be sustainable in the coming years, according to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Ireland • 05 Nov 20
Tusla estimates €26m private residential care overspend Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has estimated a full year private residential care overspend of €26.1m for this year. Ireland • 06 Oct 20
Tusla estimates €26m private residential care overspend Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has estimated a full year private residential care overspend of €26.1m for this year. Ireland • 06 Oct 20
Tusla chief admits worry over child protection process The Chief Executive of Tusla has said there was a "significant shortcoming" and acknowledged it was worrying that Tusla staff were not absolutely clear about when they should refer suspected abuse of children to the gardaí. Ireland • 15 Sep 20
Tusla chief admits worry over child protection process The Chief Executive of Tusla has said there was a "significant shortcoming" and acknowledged it was worrying that Tusla staff were not absolutely clear about when they should refer suspected abuse of children to the gardaí. Ireland • 15 Sep 20
'Extensive demands' on children's services - HIQA Improvement is required in a number of children's residential centres to alleviate challenges on children, according to the Health Information and Quality Authority. Ireland • 04 Jun 20
'Extensive demands' on children's services - HIQA Improvement is required in a number of children's residential centres to alleviate challenges on children, according to the Health Information and Quality Authority. Ireland • 04 Jun 20
Second fine for Tusla over data protection rules breach Tusla has been issued with a second fine by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a breach of data protection rules.The decision was issued to the Child and Family Agency yesterday, following the completion of an inquiry that began last year. News • 22 May 20
Second fine for Tusla over data protection rules breach Tusla has been issued with a second fine by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a breach of data protection rules.The decision was issued to the Child and Family Agency yesterday, following the completion of an inquiry that began last year. News • 22 May 20
Tusla tackling its system to 'mitigate security risks' Tusla Chief Executive Bernard Gloster has admitted that one data breach is "one too many" given how sensitive the information related to children the child and family agency deals with. Ireland • 23 Feb 20
Tusla tackling its system to 'mitigate security risks' Tusla Chief Executive Bernard Gloster has admitted that one data breach is "one too many" given how sensitive the information related to children the child and family agency deals with. Ireland • 23 Feb 20
Call to extend after-care support for young people EPIC, the organisation which works with people in care, has called for the next government to extend the support for young people in the system to 26 years of age. Ireland • 21 Feb 20
Call to extend after-care support for young people EPIC, the organisation which works with people in care, has called for the next government to extend the support for young people in the system to 26 years of age. Ireland • 21 Feb 20
Tusla apologises over data compliance issues Child and family service Tusla has apologised to people at the centre of cases highlighted by the Data Protection Commissioner yesterday for the impact it had on them. Ireland • 21 Feb 20
Tusla apologises over data compliance issues Child and family service Tusla has apologised to people at the centre of cases highlighted by the Data Protection Commissioner yesterday for the impact it had on them. Ireland • 21 Feb 20
Tusla focus of data compliance inquiries under GDPR Three statutory inquiries have been opened by the Data Protection Commission into Tusla in relation to its compliance with GDPR since the EU-wide regulation came into effect in May 2018. Ireland • 20 Feb 20
Tusla focus of data compliance inquiries under GDPR Three statutory inquiries have been opened by the Data Protection Commission into Tusla in relation to its compliance with GDPR since the EU-wide regulation came into effect in May 2018. Ireland • 20 Feb 20
Domestic violence impact 'worsened' by homelessness The housing crisis is worsening the impact of domestic violence on women and children, according to new research. Ireland • 15 Dec 19
Domestic violence impact 'worsened' by homelessness The housing crisis is worsening the impact of domestic violence on women and children, according to new research. Ireland • 15 Dec 19
