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# child-welfare - Sunday 27 January, 2019

Tusla has deemed 350 unborn children at risk of significant harm in 3 years Tusla

Tusla has deemed 350 unborn children at risk of significant harm in 3 years

Jan 27th 2019, 7:00 AM 14,219 Views 45 Comments

Last year, Tusla deemed that 100 unborn children were at risk of significant harm and took steps to protect them.

# child-welfare - Thursday 17 January, 2019

Hiqa report suggests allegations of abuse in Dublin were 'underreported' by Tusla to gardaí Dublin South Central

Hiqa report suggests allegations of abuse in Dublin were 'underreported' by Tusla to gardaí

Jan 17th 2019, 7:25 PM 10,095 Views 6 Comments

Hiqa’s inspectors reviewed 26 files and found that in 19 of them allegations had not been appropriately notified to gardaí by social workers.

# child-welfare - Monday 10 December, 2018

Outrage builds over video of NYPD officers ripping toddler from mother's arms Child Welfare This post contains videos

Outrage builds over video of NYPD officers ripping toddler from mother's arms

Dec 10th 2018, 9:44 PM 37,540 Views No Comments

The woman has been charged with a number of offences.

# child-welfare - Thursday 1 November, 2018

Staff at Direct Provision centre to be retrained after a mother was refused food for her sick child Child Welfare

Staff at Direct Provision centre to be retrained after a mother was refused food for her sick child

Nov 1st 2018, 8:23 PM 28,571 Views 85 Comments

The contractor said it will also ensure that tea, coffee and snacks are available on a 24/7 basis.

# child-welfare - Wednesday 31 October, 2018

'I just asked for two slices of bread': Investigation after Direct Provision resident claims centre refused food for sick child 2 Slices Of Bread

'I just asked for two slices of bread': Investigation after Direct Provision resident claims centre refused food for sick child Exclusive

Oct 31st 2018, 7:15 PM 35,023 Views 87 Comments

The Direct Provision resident said her sick son was denied food and milk overnight.

# child-welfare - Friday 3 November, 2017

'Cramped, grim courts are no place for children': Calls for improved family courts to be rolled out Child Welfare

'Cramped, grim courts are no place for children': Calls for improved family courts to be rolled out

Nov 3rd 2017, 6:15 AM 8,222 Views 17 Comments

The Law Society of Ireland says a 21st century approach to family law is needed.

# child-welfare - Wednesday 19 April, 2017

'It's an extremely Draconian act': Judge denies Tusla bid to place children into care Child Welfare

'It's an extremely Draconian act': Judge denies Tusla bid to place children into care

Apr 19th 2017, 6:05 AM 14,335 Views No Comments

“This court doesn’t operate on worries or concerns,” the judge said. “It operates on facts.”

# child-welfare - Tuesday 1 September, 2015

Are Ireland's children in care subject to a "geographic lottery"? Wild Variation

Are Ireland's children in care subject to a "geographic lottery"?

Sep 1st 2015, 3:00 PM 11,122 Views 22 Comments

That’s what the Child Care Law Reporting Project is asking.

# child-welfare - Wednesday 22 October, 2014

Convicted offenders in Donegal are not being monitored properly Child Welfare

Convicted offenders in Donegal are not being monitored properly

Oct 22nd 2014, 3:35 PM 8,075 Views 14 Comments

A Hiqa inspection has found serious failings in child welfare services in the county.

# child-welfare - Tuesday 15 July, 2014

Over 222 children died in Bethany Home but 1939 report says they appeared 'happy' Mother And Baby Home

Over 222 children died in Bethany Home but 1939 report says they appeared 'happy'

Jul 15th 2014, 10:40 PM 11,606 Views 25 Comments

One child was taken to hospital with severe whooping cough, conjunctivitis and infected feet.

# child-welfare - Thursday 30 January, 2014

New child protection agency to be officially launched today Child Welfare

New child protection agency to be officially launched today

Jan 30th 2014, 7:38 AM 4,787 Views 14 Comments

The Child and Family Agency will take over from the HSE in relation to child welfare.

# child-welfare - Tuesday 21 January, 2014

Shatter: 'Legal clarity for surrogate and LGBT parents by year end' Families

Shatter: 'Legal clarity for surrogate and LGBT parents by year end'

Jan 21st 2014, 3:39 PM 5,812 Views 182 Comments

The Minister for Justice aims to legislate for children born through surrogacy and donor material from a third party to be recognised as the child of the both members of the couple.

# child-welfare - Friday 25 October, 2013

Bulgarian woman undergoes DNA test in 'Maria' case Blonde Angel

Bulgarian woman undergoes DNA test in 'Maria' case

Oct 25th 2013, 7:49 AM 11,663 Views 25 Comments

The woman has been tested for a match with the child found in Greece and served with preliminary charges of child selling.

# child-welfare - Friday 20 September, 2013

New child agency must 'ensure children's voices are heard' - Chairperson Children

New child agency must 'ensure children's voices are heard' - Chairperson

Sep 20th 2013, 11:44 AM 3,064 Views 31 Comments

The Child and Family Agency will be one of the largest public bodies in the State with more than 4,000 employees and a budget of €570 million.

# child-welfare - Sunday 24 June, 2012

Woman arrested after locking malnourished daughter, 10, in closet Kansas

Woman arrested after locking malnourished daughter, 10, in closet

Jun 24th 2012, 3:16 PM 8,785 Views 16 Comments

US authorities say the 29-year-old woman faces charges of assault, child abuse and endangerment.

# child-welfare - Thursday 8 March, 2012

Two children found living in abandoned school bus in Texas Abandoned

Two children found living in abandoned school bus in Texas

Mar 8th 2012, 2:43 PM 6,224 Views 14 Comments

The parents of the children, who are aged 5 and 11, are believed to be in prison for embezzling money from hurricane victims.

# child-welfare - Wednesday 31 August, 2011

Helpline launched amid investigation into Co Cork school abuse claims Child Protection

Helpline launched amid investigation into Co Cork school abuse claims

Aug 31st 2011, 9:41 PM 444 Views 1 Comment

The HSE says it is working with a number of support and counselling organisations to provide assistance to anyone who seeks it through new helpline.

# child-welfare - Monday 4 April, 2011

Child Welfare Apr 4th 2011, 5:09 PM

THE HSE CHIEF responsible for the welfare and protection of children has welcomed government plans to create a new standalone agency to oversee child protection – and believes it will be set up soon as a matter of government priority. Gordon Jeyes, the HSE’s national director for children and families, told RTÉ he also expected that all children in care would have access to social workers before the end of the year.

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