A HIQA report looked at services in 2019 and 2020.
It found that in four service areas, Carlow/Kilkenny/South Tipperary, Dublin South West/Kildare/West Wicklow, the Mid West and Midlands - one in 5 children did not have a social worker.
The report also shows a high level of compliance across 13 of 17 service areas in relation to preparation for leaving care.
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