View Irish language version of this page JOIN US DONATE


460 individuals have taken cases on "childcare matters" against TUSLA over the past five years, figures released to the Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD reveal.

Commenting on the statistics released to him, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD said:

 

"While we all understand the reasoning behind the strict privacy rules surrounding proceedings in the family law courts, we in Aontú believe that there does need to be more transparency around these cases - especially in cases where the judge rules against TUSLA, journalists should not be so severely restricted in how they are permitted to report on such cases. At present - if a man or woman phones my office to discuss their cases or ways in which they may feel aggrieved by the courts or by TUSLA or another entity during court proceedings, I must advise them that by speaking to me they are breaking the "in camera rule" and could face charges or even jail time as a result. This doesn't sit well with me. Some of these cases involving TUSLA in recent years have been harrowing, and anecdotal evidence suggests that there is something wrong in the system. We had a case recently where TUSLA had reported to the Gardaí that children in a particular home were at risk of abuse. The files contained multiple references to the mother's issues with alcohol abuse. The mother in question does not drink alcohol. When the issue was pursued further, by the mother, TUSLA said that the incorrect information in the file was due to "a copying and pasting error". I have asked the Minister and TUSLA if they can confirm how many other individuals were affected by such errors - in response the Minister said he wouldn't comment on individual cases. A basic level of transparency is required in these matters, and I will be seeking further detail and clarity once the Dáil returns", concluded Tóibín

By Aontú Press | 1 September, 2021



Related Posts


Membership Application


CONTACT DETAILS

First Name
Last Name
Email
Country Phone Code
Mobile
Landline
Sex
Date of Birth
Irish Speaker / Gaeilgeoir


ADDRESS

Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Eircode / Postcode
County
Country


COMMUNICATION
I accept communications by

Call
Email
Post
SMS


OTHER TERMS

I accept the Privacy Policy
I accept the Terms and Conditions


Student / Unwaged / Retired (Reduced rate): The membership fee is €/£20. Please tick this box ONLY if you wish to avail of the discounted rate for students and the unwaged.



I wish to apply for membership in Aontú

The Irish political system is radically broken



In Ireland the vast majority of elected representatives put a finger in the air to check which way the political wind is blowing. They have one eye on their leaders – seeking brownie points – and another eye keeping their seat safe. If elected reps shut up and do as they’re told, they are promoted; if they stand up for what they believe in, they are demoted. No wonder we have the political class we have. No wonder one point one billion euro is being buried in a hole under the National Children’s Hospital and that Stormont is in stalemate.



Throughout Ireland, many people are now afraid to say what they feel, many are afraid to respectfully engage on a range of different topics. Many feel there is a new censorship and a new political correctness in Ireland, that opposition to the establishment is being deleted.



Respectful opposition is not the enemy. Respectful opposition is a critical element of a functional democracy. Aontú will have the backbone to stand up, without fear, for you.




JOIN US