What are the impacts of Tusla’s capacity issues?
Summary
Kitty Holland, social affairs correspondent for the Irish Times, joins The Hard Shoulder to discuss the severe crisis in Ireland’s child protection system. She details recent court cases involving vulnerable children in state care who are facing sexual exploitation and drug abuse, highlighting that judges are frustrated by TUSLA’s inability to provide special care beds due to critical staffing shortages.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest welcome
Overview of recent grim court cases
Case of teenage boy with drug issues
Cases of girls facing sexual exploitation
District court case of severe exploitation
Discussion on special care bed shortages
Judge Jordan's frustration and staffing issues
Recruitment challenges and high absenteeism
Potential solutions and funding barriers
Closing remarks and support resources
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