You should always inform Tusla if you have reasonable grounds for concern that a child may have been, is being, or is at risk of being abused or neglected.

The Tusla Duty Social Work Team can be contacted on 065 6897670.

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The National Child Safeguarding Programme is funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) and works in conjunction with Childcare Committees Ireland (CCI), Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta (CNNG) and Tusla’s Children First Information and Advice Service (CFIAS) to tailor and develop Children First Training, resources and information to support child centred practice, that keeps children safe from harm while attending Early Learning and Childcare Services in Ireland.

Information for Parents

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The National Child Safeguarding Programme is funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) and works in conjunction with Childcare Committees Ireland (CCI), Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta (CNNG) and Tusla’s Children First Information and Advice Service (CFIAS) to tailor and develop Children First Training, resources and information to support child centred practice, that keeps children safe from harm while attending Early Learning and Childcare Services in Ireland.

Information for Childminders

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