The midlands saw a 5% increase on 2023.
9,879 referrals were made to Child, Protection and Welfare Services in the midlands in 2024.
According to the Tusla, Child and Family Agency Annual Report also shows that 346 children were in care in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Longford, with 569 children referred to Family Support Services.
Nationally, 96,666 referrals were made in 2024, a 5% increase on 2023.
Regional Chief Officer for Dublin Mid Leinster Trish Finlay says they are looking to improve their services every year:
Commenting on the Annual Report, Tusla Chairperson Pat Rabbitte said: “By almost every measure, the demand for Tusla’s services continues to grow – but so too does the Agency’s capacity, resolve and sense of mission. A decade on from its creation, Tusla has undergone a transformation. While this journey remains incomplete, it has been marked by significant progress: the building of a national organisation, the strengthening of public trust, and a clearer vision for the future. Its greatest strength is its people—professionals who work every day with courage, empathy, and expertise to support and improve services for children and families in need.
He says that Tulsa’s Integrated Reform Programme is now at a pivotal point and this system-wide change is essential to delivering services that are more responsive, integrated, and accountable.
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