Hiqa, carried out an inspection into relation to one key aspect of Tusla's work earlier this year.

Tusla has acknowledged that more progress is required in the service provided

The inspection took place last year across services in the midlands.

A review published by the children and family agency Tusla last week highlighted the lack of domestic violence spaces available, especially in the more rural counties

The Shannonside region is among the areas that will be prioritised for new refuge spaces.

There was a strong improvement and focus on safety planning to help protect and reduce harms to children

Teddy bears and other children's soft toys have been left at the Longford office of Fianna Fail TD Joe Flaherty over the weekend, as

The number of referrals to Tusla in respect of child welfare in Roscommon during the lock down period has remained in line with non Covid