It is everyone’s responsibility to protect children and young people and to do our best to keep them safe. Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children sets out the steps which should be taken to ensure that the child or young person is protected from harm.

You can find out more information regarding Children First by clicking the link below: https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/

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. If you ignore what may be symptoms of abuse, it could result in ongoing harm to the child. For more information, please click the link below: 
https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/individuals-working-with-children-and-young-people/how-do-i-report-a-concern-about-a-child/