Tusla response to crèche findings ‘wholly inadequate and shocking’ – Ciara McCormack
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Tiobraid Árann has said that Tusla’s appearance at the Oireachtas Committee today left further questions around accountability for the safety of Children in the early years sector. The Sinn Féin TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Kathleen Funchion was speaking after the Committee meeting which was convened following the recent RTÉ Primetime Investigates programme. […]
Tusla Welcomes the Publication of HIQA Child Protection Report for South Tipperary, Carlow and Kilkenny
Tusla – Child and Family Agency acknowledges the publication today of the HIQA child protection and welfare inspection report for the Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary area. Dermot Halpin, Service Director, Tusla said: “We accept the findings of this report and acknowledgment that Tusla has made important headway in implementing a range of measures to […]
Family Resource Centres receive €2.1 million in additional funding
Family Resource Centres around the country are receiving an additional €2.120 million in funding to fund small works and the upgrading of equipment. The ‘one-off’ funding is being provided through Tusla – Child and Family Agency and according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone shows that support for such centres […]
Providers Say Government’s New Child Care Scheme An Unworkable Shambles – ,” Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Children, Katherine Zappone, to immediately engage her department with those child care providers who have identified significant blocks in implementing the new Affordable Child Care Scheme. Deputy McGrath was speaking after being contacted by deeply concerned parents who had just found out that their Tusla […]
Tusla To Remove 40 Year Age Gap Rule For Foster Parents – McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has welcomed the decision of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to remove any reference to a controversial 40 year age gap requirement between potential foster parents and any child they wish to receive into their care. Deputy McGrath was speaking after Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone confirmed […]