Services and supports for children
Tusla - the Child and Family Agency - is the State agency responsible for improving the well-being and outcomes for children.
The primary legislation regulating child care policy is the Child Care Act 1991 which brought in considerable changes in relation to children in care. Find out more here
What is child abuse? To whom do I report suspicions of child abuse? Find out here.
International child abduction occurs when a child is unlawfully removed from a country or unlawfully retained in a country. Find out what you should do if you think your child is at risk and where to get help.
Youth Information Centres and Services provide free, confidential information for young people and for people who work with young people.
Find out what services are available for children and young people and how to access them.
The general entitlement of children to health services in Ireland and the specific services available.
This document is in: Children's health
Information on childhood education, including the role of the Department of Education.
This document is in: Pre-school education and childcare
Find out what supports and services are available to parents, guardians and carers of children with disabilities
This document is in: Children's health
The overall objective of the National Recreation Policy for Young People is to provide a framework for the promotion of appropriate recreational opportunities for young people between the ages of 12 and 18. Find out more.
This document is in: Sport and leisure