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New regulations could see Tusla given the power to immediately shut childcare facilities

By Kilkenny Now 30th July 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY CHILDCARE and early learning care services in Kilkenny may be shut down immediately if found to be in breach of license or critical concerns are raised about the centre. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone is looking to implement necessary changes in childcare services, in response to the shocking […]

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Child protection services in Kilkenny failed to report all suspected abuse cases to gardai

By Kilkenny Now 22nd May 2019 0

TUSLA’S local child protection and welfare services failed to notify gardai in Kilkenny about every allegation of suspected abuse and neglect it received, a new report reveals. The revelation is contained in a report by the Health Information and Quality Authority that followed an “announced” inspection to the Carlow/Kilkenny/South Tipperary service area in January.

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TRISH FINEGAN: ‘Increase in funding for Family Resource Centres does not go far enough’

By Kilkenny Now 11th May 2019 0

THE €1.8 million funding recently announced by Minister John Paul Phelan was welcome news – but unfortunately it doesn’t go far enough. On the face of it, a 5% increase in funding for Family Resources Centres (FRC’s) is good news, but it’s important to put it in context. There are 109 Family Resource Centres nationally […]

New regulations could see Tusla given the power to immediately shut childcare facilities

Child protection services in Kilkenny failed to report all suspected abuse cases to gardai

TRISH FINEGAN: ‘Increase in funding for Family Resource Centres does not go far enough’

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