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flag Ireland’s 2024 report shows strong care quality when children have social workers, but staffing shortages and limited placements hinder consistent, safe care.

flag Ireland’s 2024 children’s social care report by HIQA finds strong care quality when children are assigned a social worker, with positive experiences in foster care, residential centers, and child protection services. flag However, serious staffing shortages, limited foster and residential placements, and reliance on unregulated emergency care remain major challenges. flag HIQA stresses the need for expanded workforce recruitment, increased capacity, and broader regulatory authority to ensure consistent, safe care for all children in need.

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