BUDGET 2016: Extra €38m for Tusla not enough, says Barnardos

The Child and Family Agency, Tusla, is to get an extra €38m next year, but Barnardos says it is not enough to discharge its statutory responsibilities.

The children’s charity said continued under-funding of Tusla put further children at risk and they would remain at risk until money was spent on proper preventative services.

Responding last night, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, James Reilly, said the Government had been very concerned about the issue.