Child Law Project

Read our analytical report, #FallingThroughTheCracks - An Analysis of Child Care Proceedings from 2021 to 2024 📰bit.ly/4hzgew8

2/2 and fragmented support systems, are at risk of slipping through the cracks, with detrimental consequences for their safety and well-being. You can read our full statement here ifca.ie/statement-chil…

IFCA is deeply concerned by the findings in the recent @ChildLawProject 2024 report which highlights critical gaps in Ireland’s child protection & welfare system. The report paints a troubling picture of how vulnerable children particularly those navigating complex 1/2

"The [@ChildLawProject] authors say that what they saw amounts to a failure by the State to meet its constitutional and human rights obligations toward children. They warn the State is exposing itself to legal challenges as a consequence." irishtimes.com/opinion/editor…

The Irish Times view on child protection: State failings exposed irishtimes.com/opinion/editor… #FallingThroughTheCracks

Great insight into problems but very positive reform proposals and roadmap to a better system in @ChildLawProject report too- need for immediate short term National Plan on Alternative Care, involve more civil society groups in forums, court reforms incl Drug courts , family law reform, reform of child law re views of child @LawSocIreland @IrishLegalNews @Noeline_B @eilis_barry @flacireland @1familyireland @Womens_Aid @EamonnCarroll_ @Denise_CFI @HelenCoughlan11 @ConorUCCLaw @LouiseCrowley2

@lowli6 @caoilfhionnanna @ConorUCCLaw @m4cif childlawproject.ie/wp-content/upl…

@caoilfhionnanna @ConorUCCLaw @ChildLawProject Where can we read this report? Pls. @m4cif

Exec Director @CarolCoulter17 discussing with @CraftyReporter the importance of supports for parents whose children are in care @irishexaminer irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4150…

Read our analytical report, #FallingThroughTheCracks - An Analysis of Child Care Proceedings from 2021 to 2024 📰bit.ly/4hzgew8

@caoilfhionnanna & to have the President of the District Court, Judge Paul Kelly provide a thought-provoking address on child care in the courts

We were truly honoured by the attendance of so many members of the judiciary, in particular the Hon. Mr. Justice Donal O'Donnell, Chief Justice & Presidents of both the High Court & District Court at our #FallingThroughtheCracks report launch.

Many thanks to our wonderful Chairperson, @Noeline_B for her dedication to supporting the work of the Child Law Project since its early days in 2012 & for chairing the #FallingThroughTheCrack report launch

Great to be at launch of @ChildLawProject Falling Through the Cracks report yesterday evening, vital reading. Child protection is the responsibility of everyone, any new government must act like that. Multi-departmental/agency strategy needed to address lack of places in care.

Thanks. One of the bright sparks featured in our #FallingThroughTheCracks report is the work of @Barnardos_IRL running a pilot national project to support parents whose children are in care (funded by @tusla)

As showcased yesterday by @ChildLawProject, this issue continues to grow as placements in foster become fewer and farther between. More & younger children are entering residential care where education becomes a harder task to accomplish due to instability & lack of resources

Many thanks @ConorUCCLaw for your steadfast support of our work & for giving so generously of your & expertise time to chair our Research Advisory Group. @LawUCC Thanks also to RAG member Kenneth Burns @uccsocialwork

"For the first time ever, [@ChildLawProject has] seen cases of young children for whom no foster carer is available; very young children, as young as four years, being placed in residential care; and a ‘waiting list’ for admission to special care. irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4150…

Kyran Durnin case should be ‘watershed moment’ for child protection, urges special rapporteur irishtimes.com/ireland/social… @MaryCarolanIT @caoilfhionnanna Read: #FallingThroughTheCracks Report 📰bit.ly/4hzgew8