Tusla Commissioned Research

	A report on parental experiences in TUSLA Child Protection Conferences in Galway and Roscommon Authors: Marie Gibbons Tusla and Declan Quinn Tusla Academic advisor: Dr Nuala Connolly UNESCO CFRC Galway
	A review on the availability and comparability of statistics on child protection and welfare, including children in care, collated by Tusla: Child and Family Agency with statistics published in other jurisdictions. Dr Eamonn Furey & Dr John Canavan UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, March 2019
	A Social and Economic Analysis of the use of Legal Services (SEALS) in the Child and Family Agency (Tusla). Full Report Halton, C., Harold, G., Murphy, A. & Walsh, E. (2018)
	A Social and Economic Analysis of the use of Legal Services (SEALS) in the Child and Family Agency (Tusla). Executive Summary Halton, C., Harold, G., Murphy, A. & Walsh, E. (2018)
	A study of Tusla - Child and Family Agency’s actions and decision-making process following An Garda Síochána’s application of Section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991. Executive Summary Dr Carmel Devaney, Dr Rosemary Crosse, Dr Leonor Rodriguez, and Dr Charlotte Silke.
	A study of Tusla - Child and Family Agency’s actions and decision-making process following An Garda Síochána’s application of Section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991 Dr Carmel Devaney, Dr Rosemary Crosse, Dr Leonor Rodriguez, and Dr Charlotte Silke.
	A Survey of the Library and Information Needs of Tusla Education Welfare Services Staff Marian Brattman (2015)
	A Survey of the Library and Information Needs of TUSLA Staff Tusla and HSE Library Service
	Building Connections: experiences of parenting while living with mental health challenges: a national survey: Final Report (April 2025) Samantha Quigley, Aoife Leighton, Gabrielle Todd, Tracy Dsane, Melissa Garrihy, Prof Niamh Stack, Dr Suzanne Egan, Dr Clara Hoyne, Martina Kilcommins, Taryn Fitzpatrick, Joanne Perill, Sian Harris, Dr Colette Conroy, Publishers: Health Service Executive, Tusla: Child and Family Agency, Clarecare, Mary Immaculate College
	Building Connections: experiences of parenting while living with mental health challenges: a national survey: Executive Summary (April 2025) Samantha Quigley, Aoife Leighton, Gabrielle Todd, Tracy Dsane, Melissa Garrihy, Prof Niamh Stack, Dr Suzanne Egan, Dr Clara Hoyne, Martina Kilcommins, Taryn Fitzpatrick, Joanne Perill, Sian Harris, Dr Colette Conroy, Publishers: Health Service Executive, Tusla: Child and Family Agency, Clarecare, Mary Immaculate College
	Child and Family Support Networks Research Study (Meitheal and Child and Family Support Networks) Dr Anne Cassidy, Dr Leonor Rodriguez and Dr Carmel Devaney UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, September 2018
	Children’s Participation Work Package: Final Report Ms Edel Tierney, Dr Danielle Kennan, Dr Cormac Forkan, Dr Bernardine Brady, Ms Rebecca Jackson UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, September 2018
	Commissioning Work Package: Final Report (Tusla’s Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support) Dr Aileen Shaw and Dr John Canavan. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, September 2018
	Evaluation of an interdisciplinary model for integrating Infant Mental Health principles into everyday clinical practice and service in the community Infant Mental Health Networks Groups
	Evaluation of the contribution of the child protection public health nurse to inter-professional working in child protection An integrated health and social care model of child protection Patricia O'Dwyer, Sheila Cahalane and Susanne Pelican-Kelly
	Evaluation of the Mol an Óige Common Sense Parenting Programme Common Sense Parenting Programme. John Reddy and Dr John Canavan, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway.
	Exploring Ethnic data Collection for the Child and Family Agency By Dr. Clíona Rooney and Dr. John Canavan, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway.
	Final Evaluation Report on Tusla’s Prevention, Partnership and Family Support Programme (Systems Change) Dr Patrick Malone and Dr John Canavan UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, September 201
	Hoping for a Better Tomorrow: A Process Study Evaluation of the Greater Tomorrow Creche and Ballyhaunis Community Preschool Services, Ballyhaunis, Co. Clare. Dr Lisa Moran, Dr Sheila Garrity, Prof Caroline McGregoe and Dr Carmel Devaney, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre
	Hoping for a Better Tomorrow: A Process Study Evaluation of the Greater Tomorrow Creche and Ballyhaunis Community Preschool Services, Ballyhaunis, Co. Clare. Summary Report. Dr Lisa Moran, Dr Sheila Garrity, Prof Caroline McGregoe and Dr Carmel Devaney, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre
	Meitheal and Child and Family Support Networks Final Report (Tusla’s Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support) Dr Anne Cassidy, Dr Leonor Rodriguez and Dr Carmel Devaney UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, September 2018
	National Research Office Reference Paper on the Development of a Research Skills Programme located within Research Minded Culture and Utilisation Structures Angela Feeney
	Outcomes for Permanence and Stability for Children in Long-Term Care Dr Lisa Moran, Prof Caroline McGregor and Dr Carmel Devaney
	Outcomes for Permanence and Stability for Children in Long Term Care: Practice Guidance. Lisa Moran, Caroline McGregor and Carmel Devaney, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway
	Outcomes for Permanence and Stability for Children in Long Term Care: Appendices. Lisa Moran, Caroline McGregor and Carmel Devaney, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway.
	Over the fence: perspectives on and experiences of child poverty in Tallaght Childhood Development Initiative – Tusla: Child and Family Agency – Area Based Childhood Programme
	Parental Participation in Child Protection and Welfare: The Irish Context Marie Gibbons Nuala Connolly Declan Quinn (2017)
	Parental Participation – Overall Survey Findings (Parenting Support and Parental Participation) Dr Rosemary Crosse and Dr Carmel Devaney UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, September 2018
	Parenting Support and Parental Participation Work Package Final (Tusla’s Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support) Dr Rosemary Crosse and Dr Carmel Devaney UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, September 2018
	Parent Survey Overview Report \| Tusla Parent Survey Infographic
	Pathways and Outcomes: A study of 335 referrals to the Family Welfare Conference (FWC) Service in Dublin, 2011 – 2013 Dr. Valerie O'Brien and Hannaleena Ahonen (2015)
	Post Adoption Service Evaluation – Executive Summary Mandi MacDonald, Montse Fargas, Suzanne Mooney, Stephen Coulter (May 2021)
	Post Adoption Service Evaluation – Full Report Mandi MacDonald, Montse Fargas, Suzanne Mooney, Stephen Coulter (May 2021)
	Practitioner Guide to Literature Review: Permanence and Stability for Children in Care. Lisa Moran, Caroline McGregor and Carmel Devaney, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway.
	Process and Outcomes Study (Meitheal and Child and Family Support Networks) Dr Anne Cassidy, Dr Leonor Rodriguez and Dr Carmel Devaney UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, September 2018
	Profiles, Trends and Decision-Making in Private Residential Care in Two Regions in Ireland : an exploratory study – At a glance Dr Rosemary Crosse, Dr Patricia O’Connor & Professor Caroline McGregor Publishers: University of Galway and Tusla: Child and Family Agency
	Profiles, Trends and Decision-Making in Private Residential Care in Two Regions in Ireland : an exploratory study Dr Rosemary Crosse, Dr Patricia O’Connor & Professor Caroline McGregor Publishers: University of Galway and Tusla: Child and Family Agency
	Profiles, Trends and Decision-Making in Private Residential Care in Two Regions in Ireland : an exploratory study Dr Rosemary Crosse, Dr Patricia O’Connor & Professor Caroline McGregor Publishers: University of Galway and Tusla: Child and Family Agency
	Profiles, Trends and Decision-Making in Private Residential Care in Two Regions in Ireland : an exploratory study - Literature Review Dr Rosemary Crosse, Dr Patricia O’Connor & Professor Caroline McGregor Publishers: University of Galway and Tusla: Child and Family Agency
	Public Awareness Work Package: Final Report (Tusla’s Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support) Professor Caroline McGregor, Dr John Canavan and Ms Patricia O’Connor UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, September 2018
	Qualitative Interview Findings (Parenting Support and Parental Participation) Dr Rosemary Crosse and Dr Carmel Devaney UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, September 2018
	Report of Parental Participation Seed-Funded Projects (Parenting Support & Parental Participation) Dr Rosemary Crosse and Dr Carmel Devaney UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, January 2018
	Research and Information Mentor Strategy. Marian Brattman and Bernard Barrett
	Research Needs Analysis Report
	A Retrospective Study of the Meitheal Model (Meitheal and Child and Family Support Networks) Dr Anne Cassidy, Dr Leonor Rodriguez and Dr Carmel Devaney UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, July 2018
	SEALS (Social and Economic Analysis of Legal Services) Project Briefing - February 2017
	Second Report of the Parenting Support Champions Regional Learning Group (Parenting Support and Parental Participation Group) Dr Rosemary Crosse and Dr Carmel Devaney UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, March 2018
	Service User Experience: Methodologies, Tools, Requirements and Feedback Mechanisms Rapid Integrative Review Karl McGrath, Jessica Scott and Aisling McGovern
	Service User Experience: Methodologies, Tools, Requirements and Feedback Mechanisms Executive Summary of the Rapid Integrative Review Karl McGrath, Jessica Scott and Aisling McGovern
	Service User Experience: Methodologies, Tools, Requirements and Feedback Mechanisms Appendices of the Rapid Integrative Review Karl McGrath, Jessica Scott and Aisling McGovern
	Service User Experience: Methodologies, Tools, Requirements and Feedback Mechanisms Protocol for a Rapid Integrative Review Karl McGrath, Jessica Scott and Aisling McGovern
	Service User Experience: Methodologies, Tools, Requirements and Feedback Mechanisms Detailed Quality Assessments as part of a Rapid Integrative Review Karl McGrath, Jessica Scott and Aisling McGovern
	Scoping Review of International and Irish Literature on Outcomes for Permanence and Stability for Children in Care. Lisa Moran, Carmel Devaney, Caroline McGregor and John Reddy, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway
	Sexual Health and Sexuality Education Needs Assessment of Young People in Care in Ireland (SENYPIC) Composite Report of Findings Abbey Hyde, Deirdre Fullerton, Maria Lohan, Caroline McKeown, Laura Dunne and Geraldine Macdonald
	‘Speak Up’: Participation of Children and Young People in Decisions About their Lives in Tusla Services Tierney, E., Kennan, Dr Danielle., Forkan, Dr Cormac., Brady, Dr Bernadine and Jackson, Rebecca. UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2018
	Strengthening Supports for Families Living in International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) in Ireland. Dr. Eleanor Hollywood, Dr Marie Hyland, Muluken Basa
	The School Completion Programme revisited. (ESRI Research Series 197, February 2025) Emer Smyth, Garance Hingre and Merike Darmody Publisher: Economic and Social Research Institute
	The Feasibility Of Conducting A Longitudinal Study On Children In Care Or Children Leaving Care Within The Irish Context Dr Carmel Devaney and Dr Cliona Rooney, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway
	Through the Eyes of the Child - A study of Tusla Child Protection and Welfare Intervention \| Research Briefing Stephanie Holt, Robbie Gilligan, Louise Caffrey & Eavan Brady, School of Social Work & Social Policy, The University of Dublin, Trinity College.
	Tusla National Research Office Leaflet
	Tusla’s Parenting Support Champions Project: Process, Implementation and Outcomes (Parenting Support & Parental Participation) Dr Rosemary Crosse and Dr Carmel Devaney UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, September 2018
	Tusla Research Strategy
	Tusla Research Strategy 2024-2029
	Tusla Workforce Learning and Development. Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
	Towards Better Outcomes for Children and Families: Evaluation of the Implementation of the ABC Outcomes Framework Dr. Susan Flynn, Ms. Sowmia Lakkshme Sundaresan, Dr. Louise Caffrey, Dr. Trevor Spratt, Dr. Stephanie Holt

Tusla Research Office

Tusla Commissioned Research

Evaluation of the Mol an Óige Common Sense Parenting Programme Common Sense Parenting Programme.

Hoping for a Better Tomorrow: A Process Study Evaluation of the Greater Tomorrow Creche and Ballyhaunis Community Preschool Services, Ballyhaunis, Co. Clare. Summary Report.

Outcomes for Permanence and Stability for Children in Long Term Care: Practice Guidance.

Outcomes for Permanence and Stability for Children in Long Term Care: Appendices.

Parent Survey Overview Report | Tusla Parent Survey Infographic

Through the Eyes of the Child - A study of Tusla Child Protection and Welfare Intervention | Research Briefing