News
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.
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Visits New Tusla Special Care Facility to see Progress
23rd September 2016 - Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Visits New Tusla Special Care Facility to see Progress - New facility will provide a safe and secure environment for children and young people
Tusla – Child and Family Agency publishes its Annual Report 2015
23rd August 2016 - Tusla – Child and Family Agency today publishes its Annual Report 2015
Publication of National Review Panel Reports
16th August 2016 - Tusla - Child and Family Agency today published reports from the National Review Panel (NRP)* reviewing the deaths of children and young people known to child protection services. In addition to four individual reports, Tusla also published two composite reports – one covering the deaths of four children and young people from natural causes and the second covering the deaths of five young people.
Tusla statement re: HIQA inspection of child protection and welfare services in the Midlands area
21st July 2016 - Tusla statement re: HIQA inspection of child protection and welfare services in the Midlands area
Irish Children in Residential Care to Travel to the ‘Hope for Mundial’ Soccer World Cup
20th July 2016 - Irish Children in Residential Care to Travel to the ‘Hope for Mundial’ Soccer World Cup - 10 children from residential care have made the Irish team following national trials
Tusla hosts Educational Welfare Services Conference
7th April 2016 - Tusla hosts Educational Welfare Services Conference - Bridging the Gap between Education and Child Welfare