Making a Comment, Compliment or Complaint to TUSLA

A written complaint should include:

• Who was involved?
• What happened and when?
• What are you concerned about?
• Have you done anything else to resolve this matter?
• What do you want to happen now?

It will also assist the complaints officer if any extra information and/or copies of other relevant documents are attached to your written complaint. 

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Long Delay In TUSLADealing With SomeChild Abuse Allegations

Ombudsman Peter Tyndall

Bellow is what can only be regarded as "

A DAMNING INDICTMENT OF 

THE WORK OF TUSL"

The following report, dated Wednesday 19 July 2017 appeared on the RTE website on the above subject and can only make harrowing reading to the ill-fated clients and their families who were failed by TUSLA "The Child and Family Agency":

The Ombudsman has criticised Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, for serious failings in its responses to a number of allegations of child abuse made against adults.

The watchdog found that in one case it took five years to clear the name of an accused man, while in another a note recording a complainant's allegations was sent to the wrong address.

The report by Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has its origins in a warning three years ago by his office to the newly-created Tusla about how social workers were handling some cases including allegations of child abuse, particularly historic complaints. Link to Full Report  [A Must Read]

Being Bullied by a Neighbour? What You Can Do

If you, or anyone in your household, feel as though you’re being bullied in your neighbourhood or even your own home, it can potentially make your life unbearable. You have the right to feel safe in your own neighbourhood and protected from harassment, so don’t let a bully take that away from you or your loved ones.

Children Being Bullied
Bullying is a common problem, especially with children. In some cases, a bullying incident may be a one-off, a trivial falling out between children, and isn’t necessarily anything to worry about.

Listen to what your child is saying about the bullies and keep an eye on the situation. It may all blow over.In the meantime, arm your children with strategies to deal with the actions the bullies are taking, such as trying to ignore minor things, asking the bully to stop, and telling an adult.

If all else fails, or the bullying becomes serious or physical, involve the authorities.

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Thanks to Problemneighbours for the above article. 

Access and Custody of Children

Access is the right of a child and a parent and/or guardian who do not live together to spend time together.  This right can also be granted to relatives and others.  
Access is the right of a child and a parent and/or guardian who do not live together to spend time together.  This right can also be granted to relatives and others.
Where there is a court order in place for either access or custody and the access or custody is either unreasonably denied or not taken up, a parent/guardian of the child may apply to the court for an ‘enforcement order’.  Before making an enforcement order the court will consider the views of the child where possible given his/her age and understanding.  Read on ....