You should always inform Tusla when you have reasonable grounds for concern that a child may have been, is being, or is at risk of being abused or neglected.
How to make a report:
- You can report your concern in person, by telephone or in writing to the local social work duty service in the area where the child lives. Contact details for local social work teams are available here.
- Tusla has developed a web portal to allow for the secure submission of child protection and welfare concerns. You can access the portal here. Please be aware that the portal is only available in English.
- To help Tusla staff assess your concern, they need as much information as possible. You should provide as much relevant information as you can about the child, his/her home circumstances and the grounds for concern.
What happens after a report is received by Tusla?
If you make a report about a child, Tusla will normally acknowledge it, and may contact you for further information, if necessary. Tusla will consider your report, and if concerns are found after the initial checks, further evaluation involving a detailed examination of the child and family’s circumstances will follow. It will then take whatever action is required to protect the child.
You can find more detailed information on the Tusla website
