Tusla chief warns of 'increasing threats' to staff

Tulsa CEO Bernard Gloster is concerned about the treatment of staff, particularly online.

The CEO of Tusla has said he is seriously concerned at the "increasing threats and intimidation of individual staff" of the agency, particularly online, even as the current rate of referrals stays close to typical levels despite the current Level 5 restrictions.

Speaking this afternoon before the Joint Committee on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Bernard Gloster said during the first lockdown earlier this year, instances of referrals went from an average of 1,500 per week down to 960, whereas during the current Level 5 lockdown Tusla is now receiving referrals of 1,300 per week.