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"For the first time ever, [Child Law Project 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…

Great to be at launch of Child Law Project report, Falling Through the Cracks. Vitally important piece of work with exceptionally insightful observations about issues within child care proceedings and recommendations about how to make improvements in the future.

Reading material for the train journey home. Congratulations to all at Child Law Project on the launch of this report. Let's hope the goodwill and commitment to children so evident in the room tonight translates into badly-needed concrere actions.

It was a privilege to launch the latest Child Law Project report, #FallingThroughTheCracks, last night The Bar of Ireland. Ailbhe Conneely RTÉ News covered the launch for the Six One News, speaking to Maria Corbett, Judge Paul Kelly & me. Carol Coulter @Noeline_B

An excellent launch which strengthens the calls from the IASW and others for clear, cross departmental, critical change. A little deflated given that this important project which has allowed children and families’ stories to be shared safely and respectfully to bring 1/3

Many thanks Conor O'Mahony for your steadfast support of our work & for giving so generously of your & expertise time to chair our Research Advisory Group. UCC School of Law Thanks also to RAG member Kenneth Burns @UCCsocialwork

As showcased yesterday by Child Law Project, 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

Thanks. One of the bright sparks featured in our #FallingThroughTheCracks report is the work of Barnardos Ireland running a pilot national project to support parents whose children are in care (funded by Tusla - Child and Family Agency)

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

Exec Director Carol Coulter discussing with Ann Murphy the importance of supports for parents whose children are in care Irish Examiner irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4150…

Great insight into problems but very positive reform proposals and roadmap to a better system in Child Law Project 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

"The [Child Law Project] 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

IFCA is deeply concerned by the findings in the recent Child Law Project 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

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…