Tusla reports 10% rise in child safety, welfare referrals
Tusla's 2025 annual report reveals a 10% increase in child safety and welfare referrals, surpassing 100,000 for the first time. The agency highlights high demand across services, including foster care, educational support, and care for unaccompanied minors.
Why it matters
The record-breaking volume of referrals highlights significant strain on Ireland's child protection infrastructure and evolving social welfare needs.
Tusla experienced a 10% increase in child safety and welfare referrals last year.
The article reports factual data from an official agency report without editorializing.
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