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  • Child of woman with severe mental health issues is lawfully in State care, High Court finds
  • 'Valerie's Law' on guardianship rights passes Dáil
  • High Court considering if Tusla should investigate welfare of child in alleged abduction case

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irishtimes.com /1 month ago

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

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rte.ie /1 month ago

'Valerie's Law' on guardianship rights passes Dáil

The Dáil has passed legislation to ensure killers who take the life of their child's other parent will no longer be able to automatically keep guardianship rights.

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irishtimes.com /1 month ago

High Court considering if Tusla should investigate welfare of child in alleged abduction case

Girl’s father claims she was taken to Ireland without his consent last year

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thejournal.ie /1 month ago

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.

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irishtimes.com /1 month ago

Tusla must urgently consider special care order for missing boy (14), says judge

Child and Family Agency had previously secured emergency care order for teen after he ‘completely destroyed’ his home in a row

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omanobserver.om /1 month ago

Child Law Review moves towards legislative reform

MUSCAT: The Working Group for the Review and Development of the Child Law, affiliated with the National Committee for Family Affairs, reviewed the timeline of its work phases duri...

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thejournal.ie /2 days ago

Do you think there should be stricter measures for parents if their child commits an offence?

TD Catherine Ardagh said that ‘responsibility must undoubtedly be part of any strategy dealing with this challenge’.

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rte.ie /3 weeks ago

Family law project publishes 103 anonymised reports

Over 100 fully anonymised reports of private family law proceedings between March and June 2026 have been published.

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freemovement.org.uk /3 weeks ago

An appeal brought on behalf of a child without valid instructions is no appeal at all

The case of AF (child appellant; representation and instructions) Nigeria [2026] UKUT 00274 (IAC) is a stark reminder to legal practitioners that taking valid instructions from a c...

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natlawreview.com /1 week ago

New Jersey Enacts a Kids Code Act

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thejournal.ie /1 month ago

'Actions have consequences': Three members of Burke family banned from attending court cases in person

The ruling was made in a judgment of the High Court this morning.

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rte.ie /3 weeks ago

Child disability centre failed to ensure safety - report

A newly registered centre for children with disabilities repeatedly failed to put systems in place to ensure residents were safe, according to a newly published report.

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rte.ie /1 week ago

Age measures not stopping underage social media access

There has been no reduction in underage children's access to social media platforms, despite legal obligations which came into effect in July 2025 designed to prevent this, accordi...

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rte.ie /4 weeks ago

Further action needed for safe care at Tusla unit- HIQA

An inspection of a Tusla-run Special Care Unit found that further action was required to ensure ongoing safe and effective care of the young people living at the facility.

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irishtimes.com /1 month ago

Judge criticises Tusla for exposing most vulnerable children to extreme risk

Just 14 of 26 beds operating due to challenges facing agency in recruiting and retaining specialist staff

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thejournal.ie /3 weeks ago

13 of 36 unaccompanied minors found to be adults since immigration officers took over age checks

Children who present as minors in Ireland whose age is being disputed by the State are now being kept in separate Tusla contracted accommodation.

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rte.ie /1 month ago

High Court finds Tusla in contempt of court

The High Court has found Tusla is in contempt of court for failing to provide secure placements for vulnerable children despite being directed to do so.

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thejournal.ie /1 month ago

Tusla's defiance of High Court orders for special care placements triples in one year

A placement in special care can only be made pursuant to a High Court order for very vulnerable children.

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irishtimes.com /1 month ago

Woman charged over alleged breach of Jeffrey Donaldson victims’ anonymity

Child victims of sexual offences have automatic lifelong identity protection

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irishexaminer.com /1 month ago

Tusla: Physical abuse and neglect big issues amid 34% surge in child protection cases 

Tusla annual report highlights expansion of Barnahus service into Waterford and South Tipperary

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rte.ie /2 weeks ago

Calls for early intervention to tackle youth offending

The Director of Oberstown Children's Detention Campus has highlighted the importance of early intervention in tackling youth offending.

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bbc.co.uk /1 month ago

'My sister is not just another statistic' - Jennie's Law is signed

A bill known as Jennie's Law has been approved by the Dáil (Irish parliament) and has now be signed off by the Irish president.

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independent.ie /1 month ago

Children left in limbo as disability service statements lag far behind assessments of need

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bbc.co.uk /1 week ago

Families welcome changes to early release scheme

PM Andy Burnham excludes child manslaughter and deaths from neglect from early release scheme after victims and families campaign.

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