News
Publication of the report of a case review into the care of ‘Mary’
29th March 2017 - Tusla – Child and Family Agency and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have today, 29 March 2017, published the report of a case review into the care of ‘Mary’, a young woman with an intellectual disability. The review was jointly commissioned by Tusla and the HSE in 2016 and the report has been submitted to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Department of Health.
Clifden parenting initiative shortlisted for a national award from AONTAS
9th March 2017 - A parenting initiative in Clifden has been shortlisted for a national award from AONTAS, the Irish national adult learning organisation. ‘Parents Learning Together Programme: Renovating Homes, Remaking Gardens, Renewing Targeted Communities’ was developed and organised by Tusla – Child and Family Agency.
Tusla Media Statement
10th February 2017 - Tusla Media Statement
Tusla – Child and Family Agency publishes Early Years Inspectorate Annual Report 2015
21st December 2016 - Tusla – Child and Family Agency today publishes the Annual Report 2015 of its Early Years Inspectorate. The report outlines the activities of the Inspectorate which is tasked with inspecting pre-schools, play groups, nurseries, crèches, day-care and similar services which cater for children aged up to six years.
Tusla – Child and Family Agency welcomes appointment of four new Board members
20th December 2016 - Tusla – Child and Family Agency welcomes appointment of four new Board members
Tusla – Child and Family Agency statement on HIQA inspection of a children’s residential centre
29th November 2016 - Tusla – Child and Family Agency accepts the findings of the HIQA inspection report in relation to a children’s residential centre in the South Region.
Publication of the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016
25th November 2016 - Tusla – Child and Family Agency welcomes today’s publication of the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016. It is a positive and important step for adoptees seeking their personal information and identity.
Tusla – Child and Family Agency Statement on HIQA Inspection of the Midlands Fostering Service
17th October 2016 - Tusla – Child and Family Agency recognises the shortcomings highlighted in the HIQA inspection report of foster care services in in the Midlands area.
Tusla – Child and Family Agency statement on Budget 2017 allocation
11th October 2016 - Tusla – Child and Family Agency has been informed by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs that it will receive additional funding of just under €37 million for 2017, as well as funding for capital expenditure in 2017, bringing the Agency’s annual funding for 2017 to €713 million.