There were over 1,000 cases of children going missing from state residential care between 2018 and 2020.
There were 319 incidents last year, with 366 in 2019, and 330 in 2018.
According to freedom of information figures, almost half involved children going missing from private care centres. Suzanne Connolly, the chief executive of Barnardos, says the new Tusla figures are concerning.
Almost €3.7M Worth Of Cannabis Seized.
One male, aged in his 60’s, was arrested by An Garda Síochána.
Calls For Redress For Westbank Orphanage Survivors In Greystones
The orphanage's survivors have criticised their exclusion from the Mother and Baby Home Redress Scheme up to this point.
Gardai Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash Near Baltinglass
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the fatal crash that occurred shortly before 5am on Sunday at Slaney Park in Baltinglass.
Work To Begin Shortly In Effort To Improve Wicklow Port
Bed-levelling works are due to begin shortly in Wicklow Port.
Protests Outside The Taoiseach's House In Greystones
A protest was held outside the Taoiseach's home last night.
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