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Breaking News: Tusla Found in Contempt of Court Over Delays in Secure Care Placements for Vulnerable Children
The High Court has found Tusla in contempt of court over delays in secure care placements for three…
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Breaking News: Tusla Referred 23 Child and Young Person Deaths to Review Panel in 2025
Tusla referred 23 deaths involving children and young people to the National Review Panel in 2025, raising fresh…
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Breaking News: Teen Spared Detention After €226,000 Arson at Dublin Children’s Home
A 16-year-old girl has avoided detention after admitting an arson attack that caused €226,000 damage at a Dublin…
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Domestic Violence Accommodation: Ministers Welcome Review and Plan Major Refuge Expansion in Ireland
gov.ie has published a major review showing urgent gaps in domestic violence refuge accommodation across Ireland.
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Breaking News: Dublin youth sent for Circuit Court trial over alleged child sexual abuse material offences
A Dublin youth has been sent for Circuit Court trial over alleged possession and production of child sexual…
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Breaking News: Concern Grows Over Missing Children in State Care as Tusla Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Concern is mounting over children reported missing from State care, with Tusla facing renewed scrutiny over safeguarding and…
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Care Experiences: Programme definitions for children in care and care leavers in Ireland
gov.ie clarifies Care Experiences Programme definitions for children in care and care leavers in Ireland.
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Breaking News: Doctor jailed for 10 years after rape, coercive control and assault convictions in Sligo
Doctor jailed for 10 years in Sligo after convictions for rape, coercive control and assaulting his wife over…
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Breaking News: Judge Urges Tusla to Fast-Track Special Care Order for Missing 14-Year-Old Boy
Judge tells Tusla to urgently consider a special care order for a missing 14-year-old boy amid rising safety…
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Breaking News: Doctor jailed for rape, coercive control and assault of wife in Sligo case
A doctor has been jailed for 10 years in Sligo after convictions for rape, coercive control and assaulting…
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Guardian ad litem National Service: Minister Foley announces commencement of new child advocacy service
Minister Norma Foley has announced the start of Ireland’s new Guardian ad litem National Service for children in…
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Fostering Awareness: Minister Foley celebrates success of National Fostering Awareness Month
Minister Norma Foley has welcomed the success of National Fostering Awareness Month and renewed calls for more foster…
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Breaking News: Former Westmeath Husband Jailed 10 Years After Dublin Court Convicts Him of Marital Rape
A former Westmeath husband has been jailed for 10 years after convictions for rape, oral rape and assault…
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Breaking News: Westmeath man jailed 10 years after rape convictions involving estranged wife
A Westmeath man has been jailed for 10 years after rape and assault convictions involving his estranged wife…
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Care Experienced Expert Panel: Government Highlights Lived-Experience Role in Care Policy
Ireland’s Care Experienced Expert Panel will continue shaping care policy and programme delivery through lived experience and expert…
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Care Experiences Programme: Department of Children, Disability and Equality outlines 2026 publications
The Department of Children, Disability and Equality has outlined new 2026 Care Experiences Programme publications on care and…
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First 5 Progress Report: Minister Foley publishes 2025 update on support for babies, young children and families
Minister Norma Foley has published the 2025 First 5 progress report, outlining childcare, parenting and child health advances…
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Breaking News: Pressure Mounts Over Shortage of Special Care Places for Vulnerable Children
Tusla faces renewed scrutiny as shortages in special care placements raise urgent child protection concerns across Ireland.
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Breaking News: High Court Ends Case After Teen Found Capable of Deciding on Cancer Care
High Court ends case over teen’s cancer treatment refusal after independent assessment found she had capacity to decide…
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Breaking News: Child Protection Referrals Hit Record Level as Services Face Rising Pressure
Tusla has reportedly reached record referral levels in 2025, intensifying concern over child protection capacity and family support…