Tusla's stark lack of resources is leaving our most vulnerable children at risk

Tusla contempt of court ruling by High Court highlights lack of resources and staffing issues, says Ann Murphy

Tusla said that it ‘apologises unreservedly’ for the delay in granting these vulnerable children access to special care beds.

Sleepless nights, endless panic, and feeling that she had lost a son. That is what enveloped a mother whose son has come under the influence of a drug trafficker, who groomed him into becoming involved while in the State’s care.

The boy’s brother wants him to “come to be the brother I know he can” and “wants us to become a family again without fear, threats, or danger”.