Report 'provides roadmap' for overhaul of special care system

Tusla chief executive Kate Duggan said there has been 'some progress in recent weeks' in staffing, adding: 'This will assist in increasing our Special Care capacity to 16 beds by the end of May 2025.' File picture

The review of the special care system published by Tusla will provide a roadmap to support children like Daniel McAnaspie, who was murdered while in State care 15 years ago.

The external review commissioned by Tusla found that the special care system is in crisis, with a lack of spaces in the county’s three special care centres, and an issue with staffing.