Two centres in Dublin are set to close by January 10 and have been notified of Tusla's decision following "the conclusion of an extensive enforcement process". Tusla's CEO Bernard Gloster said: "These decisions are the exception and are only taken after careful consideration and a lengthy process. We acknowledge the impact closure has on parents and children using these services and the staff employed in them. Problems for this small number are a normal feature of any regulated sector where the care of people is central to the activity. This is normal business and not indicative in any way of a whole sector that is not looking after children.”

Source: Irish Examiner December 12, 2019 15:33 UTC