Ask a solicitor: Having your child's best interests protected

If you bury your head in the sand, it will not help matters and could possibly cause TUSLA's concerns to escalate.

TUSLA, when working with families, have regard to the principle that generally speaking it is in a child's best interests to be brought up by their family.

Dear Angela

Can you please help me, I don’t know where to turn. I have two daughters who are aged 6 and 9. They live with me and their father on our farm. Usually, we have someone who helps my husband with milking the cows, however they have been off sick for the past few weeks. Because of this, I have been helping my husband milk the cows in the evening time.