‘Deeply religious’ mum in prison weeps after judge refuses First Holy Communion request for child
Giving sworn evidence, the mother said: “Judge please do not let this First Communion go ahead. Please” At…
Limerick man to be sentenced after threatening to ‘blow up’ home of Tusla social worker
A LIMERICK social worker was left living “in fear” and “constantly” monitoring her surroundings after receiving a threatening…
Tusla seeks court inquiry to establish whether a youth in its care is an adult – The Irish Times
Tusla believes a young person in its care, who came to Ireland as an unaccompanied asylum seeker last…
Irish woman who fled ‘very wealthy’ husband in UAE over alleged abuse granted safety order – The Irish Times
A woman who fled her “very wealthy” husband in the United Arab Emirates, alleging she endured severe abuse,…
“Beggars belief” that boy in State care missing for nearly a month can’t be found, judge says
Judge Conor Fottrell has stated that the position of the Child and Family Agency (CFA) “is completely unsatisfactory…
‘Shocking’ that boy in State care missing for almost a month can’t be found, judge says
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Nearly 30% of unaccompanied minors seeking asylum ‘ineligible’, says Department of Justice – The Irish Times
Almost 30 per cent of those seeking international protection as unaccompanied minors over the last two years were…
Judge criticises ‘shameful’ profiteering by private firms providing care placements – The Irish Times
The “profiteering” by private operators providing unregulated placements for “the most vulnerable children” is “wrong and shameful”, a…
Global computer shortage could affect civil service, hospitals and gardaí – The Irish Times
Hospitals, An Garda Síochána and Government departments are among hundreds of public service bodies that could be affected…
One woman’s costly journey through the courts – The Irish Times
Litigation between warring spouses can turn family law into “lawfare”, as one judge put it, when one party…
Somali teen who came to Ireland alone wins right to challenge State after-care provision – The Irish Times
A teenage Somali refugee who came to Ireland alone at 16 years of age and who was then…
Tusla whistleblower claims put forward to Public Accounts Committee for examination – The Irish Times
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been asked to examine claims made by a whistleblower regarding alleged governance…