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Friday, 3 January 2020 10:38

They're among 5100 kids across the country who haven't been assigned one.

634 'high priority' children including 39 in the Midlands have not been allocated a social worker by Tusla.

They are among more than 5,100 kids living in the community who haven't been assigned one.

A further 202 children in state care in the Midlands have not been allocated a social worker, according to Tusla's latest figures.

Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil's spokesperson for children, says an urgent recruitment drive is needed:

New Government Finance Strategy Aims For 70k Jobs By 2030

Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy launched the new 'Ireland for Finance Strategy' alongside the Tánaiste today.
Westmeath County Council To Hold Public Consultations For Arts Plan

They'll take place across the county this September.
Excitement Building Ahead Of Electric Picnic Opening Day

The gates will officially open this Thursday.
Staffing Crisis Puts Early Years Places Under Pressure

As many as 1,570 children under the age of three in the Midlands are still waiting for an Early Years place.
Proposed Westmeath Housing Development Reduced After Residents’ Concerns

Abbey Road GSL are looking to develop houses in Athlone.
Teenage Boy Taken To Hospital Following Ballinasloe Crash

Three teenage boys were taken to Portiuncula Hospital.
North Midlands Credit Union CEO Hopes Failed Roscommon Merger Will Be Revisited

A merger was turned down as a 75% member approval requirement wasn't met.
Water Source Recovery Behind Hosepipe Ban Extension For Laois and Offaly - Uisce Eireann

Water Treatment Operation Manager with Uisce Éireann James Joyce says more water needs to be conserved.

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