More than 2,500 referrals from Donegal to Tusla, figures show


by Louise Doyle THERE were more than 2,500 referrals from Donegal to Tusla’s Child Protection and Welfare Service in 2023. Figures provided to the Donegal News by Tusla show there were 2,572 referrals from Donegal last year to its Child Protection and Welfare Service. Advertisement The highest number of referrals were made by a member of An […]

Hope for counselling services which provide vital support for the county


BY JEROME HUGHES AFTER a collaborative cross-community campaign and much criticism, there is optimism for the retention of counselling services for children and adolescents in Donegal. A crunch meeting between the Child and Family Agency, Tusla and Advertisement took place on Tuesday in a bid to maintain the vital services. A statement issued by Tusla […]

Drugs haul a tip of the iceberg, warning


By Louise Doyle  THE major drugs haul worth an estimated €4 million that washed up on the north Donegal shore last month could be the “tip of the iceberg”, it has been warned. A multi agency operation got underway following the discovery of the 60kg packages, suspected to have contained cocaine, were recovered following joint […]

Tusla opens new premises in Buncrana


Tusla – Child and Family Agency, has officially opened a new premises in Buncrana. This new centre accommodates the full range of Tusla services, including Child Protection and Welfare, Fostering, Children in Care, and Prevention, Partnership and Family Support (PPFS). It is co-located with the HSE Primary Care Centre in its new building. Advertisement The […]

Over €5,000 spent by Tusla on B&Bs


by Louise Doyle MORE than €5,000 was spent by TUSLA on emergency accommodation in B&Bs in Donegal in 2022. Figures released to the Donegal News by the Child and Family Agency reveal it spent €5,501 on emergency accommodation last year to house children in B&Bs. Advertisement Nationally, over €130,000 was spent by Tusla on housing children in B&Bs. A […]

Tusla Career Opportunities across Donegal in 2023


Tusla – Child and Family Agency have announced a wide range of upcoming career opportunities in social work, social care, and administration across Donegal in 2023. Tusla works in partnership with children, families and communities to ensure that children are supported, protected, and connected to people who can safeguard and promote their well being. Speaking […]