Children's Ombudsman says State must ensure vulnerable children are not be 'left behind' due to Covid
Dr Niall Muldoon said vulnerable children are finding it much more difficult to manage through the pandemic.
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Dr Niall Muldoon said vulnerable children are finding it much more difficult to manage through the pandemic.
In all, 300 social workers and foster carers responded to a joint consultation from Tusla and the Irish Foster Care Association.
A new report from NUI Galway highlights the experiences of children in foster care in Ireland.
The State spends over €100 million on foster care each year but Tusla’s role in providing this care is under sharp scrutiny.
There are currently over 6,000 children in the Irish care system but in childhood, as in life, the implication is that younger is better.