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Advocates for children’s rights in court bring challenge to new Government regime

Association says new scheme compromises the independence of guardians ad litem

Challenges to Home Office age assessments must be brought in Upper Tribunal

One of the changes wrought by the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 was the creation of a mechanism for the Home Office to conduct age assessments where age is disputed. The assessm...

Child of woman with severe mental health issues is lawfully in State care, High Court finds

Judge hears Tusla has ongoing serious concerns about mother’s mental health

Boy brought to Ireland by father without mother’s consent can stay in the country, High Court rules

Children as young as five referred to state agency over troubling sexualised behaviour

More than 100 children and young people were seen last year.

Fostering programme seeks to recognise role of children

A new support programme has been launched to support families with children who take in foster children across Ireland.

Bills removing guardianship rights from convicted killers and criminalising ‘sex for rent’ approved

The Justice Department said the legislation will strengthen protections for women and children and combat domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.

Judge pleads with Tusla to provide proper placement for boy ‘going missing every second day’

Family Law Court previously told teenager ‘had made a sawn-off shotgun, albeit it was in no way real’

Tusla effort to declare Somali an adult days before 18th birthday ‘farcical’, says judge

Barrister for person accused of murdering Ukrainian teen questions ‘purpose’ of continuing age inquiry

Act 792 Amendment Bill seeks to extend coverage to child sexual offences committed abroad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Bill to amend the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792) seeks to extend...

Man who raped sisters cannot be named due to being a minor at time, High Court rules

Donegal man, in his 60s, convicted of 16 offences after trial at Central Criminal Court

Child at centre of assault allegations is offered settlement by south Dublin creche

Settlement of €15,000 approved by judge over allegations child was physically abused when she was just under two years old

Azalina tables sweeping amendment to Act 792 expanding child sex crime law and closing loopholes overseas

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — The proposed amendment to the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792) seeks to...

Mother fears Disability Support Services Bill will lead to desperate caregivers harming children

Victoria Coleman's court case is one of those that will be axed by the Disability Support Services Bill, which is currently before the Social Services and Community select committe...

Lithuanian boy brought to Ireland without mother’s consent to remain in country, judge rules

Teen can remain in Ireland despite mother’s custody rights, High Court rules

Woman adopted 21 children from overseas, but people trafficking ruled out

Legislation going through Parliament will ensure international adoptions from some countries will have to go through the Family Court.

Sexual abuse survivor campaigns to enact 'Simon's Law'

Simon Byrne, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, said he was devastated after his abuser was declared mentally unfit to stand trial.

Divergent approach to age assessments adopted in different parts of the UK

When a local authority’s age assessment is challenged in Scotland, the court cannot decide a person’s age for itself. This was the conclusion reached by the Outer House of the Cour...

'Very positive' - project gathers fostering experiences

The My Fostering Journey project involved listening to biological and adopted children, otherwise known as "children who foster", about their experiences.

Lawyers urge separated parents to 'act now' ahead of under-16 social media ban

The government announced a ban on social media use by children under the age of 16 in June 2026, with the ban expected to be in place by early 2027

Children at risk of 'very real danger' from AI

The Children's Rights Alliance has called on Government to consider the "very real danger" that exists through the rapid advance of AI technologies without proper regulation or reg...

Tusla ends use of special emergency arrangements

Tusla has said its use of Special Emergency Arrangements has ended, and emergency care placements for children are now operating within the legislative framework of the Child Care...

Mother of autistic child challenges circular over special school eligibility requirements

Circular states children seeking a special school placement must provide a letter from NCSE confirming autism diagnosis

Tusla granted warrant allowing gardaí enter property to search for missing child

Boy (14) who ‘wreaked havoc’ at home before going into State care absconded last week, social care worker says