Ms Louise Bayliss:

In my professional life, I tell people to use Tusla and that the organisation is not there to take their children from them. The narrative does exist, however, that once Tusla gets involved in a family, it is very hard to get out. Therefore, most families would not welcome Tusla involvement, even though it can sponsor a child to get extra childcare and supports and sponsor cultural activities. Mention Tusla, though, and people believe there will be an intrusive involvement with the family. On the ground, people avoid it like the plague.