The State’s childcare system is failing to protect some of its most vulnerable, according to a report published by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO).
The report titled ‘Let’s get it right’ states that the system is not currently operating in the best interests of all children.
Last year, 19% of all complaints to the OCO related to Tusla which led the Ombudsman for Children to examine the care system.
The OCO looked at all aspects of care from family-based placements to high-support and after-care services.
It has stated that there is an opportunity to make “a once in a generational change to the system”.
Traditionally, Ireland has had a very high…