Tusla's chief social worker says Ireland needs to recruit more

Gerard Brophy, Chief Social Worker in the Child and Family Agency told the annual UCC Social Work Conference that Tusla was moving in a new direction after the "institutionalisation of women and children in 20th century Ireland", which he said was "outwardly police while inwardly cruel and punishing".

The Chief Social Worker in Tusla has said Ireland needs to recruit more people to the profession and has highlighted how the current level of social work provision in child protection here is far below that of other countries.

Gerard Brophy, Chief Social Worker in the Child and Family Agency told the annual UCC Social Work Conference also said Tusla was moving in a new direction after the "institutionalisation of women and children in 20th century Ireland", which he said was "outwardly police while inwardly cruel and punishing".