IrelandIn 2025, Tusla referred 23 deaths of children and young people known to their services to the National Review Panel (NRP), marking an increase of four compared to the previous year. These deaths did not involve children in formal care but included those known to Tusla through other services, such as aftercare or community-based support. The causes of death varied, with some attributed to natural causes, suicide, homicide, accidents, and others remaining undetermined due to ongoing investigations. The NRP, established in 2010, has reviewed 163 cases over the years. Recent reports highlighted systemic issues in child protection, including inadequate assessments, poor inter-agency communication, and delays in addressing complex needs. Specific cases like Rosa’s, involving cross-border challenges and insufficient oversight, and Barry’s, marked by delayed interventions and placement instability, underscored areas needing improvement.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data and findings from the National Review Panel without overtly favoring any political side. It includes detailed information on the nature of the deaths, the process of referrals, and critical observations from the NRP regarding systemic issues. There is no evident slm
