Tusla to review child disability services

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, is to undertake a systemic review of the supports and services being offered to children in their care with a moderate to severe disability, following an investigation by the Ombudsman for Children.

Ombudsman Niall Muldoon today published the findings of an investigation into a complaint made on behalf of a teenager who has Down syndrome and severe autism, and who was abandoned at birth.

The girl’s foster carer complained to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office about the level of support and services being provided by Tusla and the HSE.