Children at Risk as Beds and Staff Vanish | Limerick News

A High Court judge has issued a stark warning: vulnerable children in Irish special care units are dying while waiting for beds — and Tusla, the agency overseeing them, can’t even meet court orders to place kids. With only 15 of 26 available beds open, some children have waited months just to be placed. Staff turnover is staggering — 177 hired since 2021, 159 left — fueled by violence and harassment at facilities. The judge called Tusla into contempt, and while the agency admits fault and promises new hires, better pay, and expanded therapy, officials say real improvements will take years. A €26 million boost in funding for 2026 is their latest effort to fix a crisis that puts lives at risk. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32a7c63762b12d8c