Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality

Child Protection Matters, Special Care and Special Emergency Care Arrangements: Tusla

2:00 am

Ms Rosarii Mannion:

The only other thing I would add is that we have a social worker all-employers forum which is led by Tusla. We have made good progress there in advancing new models such as apprenticeship, etc., but a more integrated approach is probably needed, with the educational sector and other agencies really looking at getting ahead of workforce planning issues to ensure Tusla has a workforce that is reflective of the society we serve. There is a little bit of integration needed on long-term integrated workforce planning across the State among the various agencies. Tusla has really pushed the boundaries. We have done what we can and there is scope for more learning and advancement there.