Child and Family Agency raises critical issues about how children are protected in the courts

Child and Family Agency raises critical issues about how children are protected in the courts

How best to secure the welfare of children in need of protection is a matter of concern both to society, and to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. The agency’s chief executive, Gordon Jeyes, is critical of many aspects of national child care provision services. Mr Jeyes is well placed to make his criticisms. He was appointed to the post 18 months ago, and therefore he speaks both from direct experience, and from an impressive professional background. He was also the UK’s first Director of Children’s Services. His outspoken comments should help to start a wider national debate on the adequacy of Childcare Act 1991, which Mr Jeyes contends now requires a fundamental review.