Almost 2,300 reports of violence and abuse against Tusla staff were recorded last year in Ireland, with significant concerns over online harassment including the posting of social workers' names, addresses, and photos on social media.

A national review is underway in Ireland after Tusla, the child and family agency, revealed it had prior contact with three of the five teenage boys who died in a head-on collision on the M9 motorway.

An inspection by HIQA at a Tusla-run Special Care Unit revealed that additional measures are necessary to ensure the ongoing provision of safe and effective care for the young people residing there.

A light aircraft made an emergency landing in a lake in Kuohu, Jyväskylä, Finland, with rescue services on site.

The Irish High Court has found Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, in contempt of court for its non-compliance with secure care orders. This ruling underscores ongoing issues with the provision of secure care for vulnerable children in Ireland.

A pregnant mother has agreed that her twins should enter the care of Tusla, Ireland's Child and Family Agency, after their birth.

Joseph Jessop was jailed for 10 years for raping his ex-wife Tracey Jessop

TUSLA, Ireland's child and family agency, was notified after a rider in Kilkenny was observed carrying a child and large bags on an e-scooter.

As budget negotiations commence, Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, is emphasizing the critical need for additional resources to protect children's welfare without alienating its primary funder.

Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, has reported an unprecedented demand for its services, with referrals surpassing 100,000 for the first time, primarily driven by concerns over emotional abuse.

Tusla has commended the Family Resource Centres in Sligo and Tubbercurry for providing crucial support services to families and communities in the region.

A Garda officer has gone on trial facing accusations of raping his wife and child cruelty, with the allegations emerging from a referral by Tusla regarding a younger child.

Ireland's ombudsman, Niall Muldoon, warns that an underfunded Tusla will be unable to cope with the increasing demand for its services, despite Ireland's opportunity to lead on children's rights during its EU council presidency.

A woman is awaiting sentencing after admitting to sending menacing messages to an employee of Tusla, Ireland's Child and Family Agency.

Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, is seeking special care orders for teenage boys who have experienced sexual exploitation, as the largest special care unit in Ireland faces a worsening staffing crisis.

Karoliina Partanen was elected as the first deputy leader of Finland's National Coalition Party, surpassing Antti Häkkänen. The party also announced a shift in its stance, now advocating for abortion rights to be enshrined in the constitution.

The Finnish Constitutional Law Committee's Vestman stated that traditional school closing ceremonies, even with a hymn like Suvivirsi, are part of Finnish culture and do not constitute religious practice.

Ireland has bucked international trends by recording an increase in new foster carers for the third year running, with Tusla Fostering confirming 606 new carers over the past three years.

Finland's Constitutional Committee is demanding restrictions on the remote monitoring of elderly individuals, addressing privacy and ethical concerns.

An Irish court heard that a teenager in Tusla care constructed a fake 'sawn-off shotgun' and used it to frighten staff, with the judge describing the situation as 'untenable' and potentially dangerous.

A whistleblower has launched legal action against Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, claiming that a previous agreement made with the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is void, pointing to a 'troubling pattern' with protected disclosures.

The responsibility for determining whether an asylum seeker is an adult or a child will be removed from Tusla, with unaccompanied children making asylum applications now set to be appointed an advocate.

Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, is appealing a costs order granted to a mother who received legal aid for her son's special care case.

A citizens' initiative in Finland aimed at enshrining animal rights in the constitution will not proceed. The initiative sought to incorporate animal welfare principles into the country's fundamental law.

Finland's Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced its opposition to the government's proposed urgent amendment to the constitution. The specific details of the amendment and the reasons for the SDP's opposition were not immediately clear.

According to Vestman, critics of the constitutional amendment have misconceptions, as they believe the change would narrow privacy protection and excessively increase intelligence powers.

Motorway protests in Ireland are causing economic chaos, leading to fuel panic-buying and forecourt shortages. The government has stated it will only announce support measures once blockades end, while protesters vow to continue until their demands are met, impacting services like the transfer of a healthy teenager to a Tusla site.

Health watchdogs have received reports of children feeling hungry, unsafe, and living in unstable placements within Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, following the killing of a teenager last year.

A proposed constitutional amendment in Finland that would allow police to monitor individuals without concrete criminal suspicion and interfere with the protection of home privacy and confidential communication is receiving criticism due to its unclear impacts.

Kukaan ei loukkaantunut onnettomuudessa, kertoo pelastuslaitos.

A fire erupted on a ship docked in Katajanokka, Helsinki, but was initially extinguished by the vessel's crew before the Helsinki Rescue Department arrived.

Finland's parliamentary Social and Health Committee reversed its earlier decision, now requesting a constitutional assessment of the digital services law for the elderly.

An Irish judge has stated that Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, is 'extraordinarily exposed' to future compensation claims, noting that only 15 of the State's 26 special-care beds are operational due to staffing challenges.

Figures obtained by RTÉ News reveal that over 1,100 children in Tusla's care were placed in unregulated Special Emergency Arrangements (SEAs) throughout the past year, indicating a rise in such placements.

TPS:n toimitusjohtaja Aki Holman mukaan pelipaidan käyttämättä jättämisestä keskusteltiin etukäteen niin pelaajan kuin juristin kanssa ennen ottelua.

Tulsa is ending funding for a theraputic team that works with children in care and foster care in Waterford and Wexford.

The Finnish government's proposed constitutional amendment to narrow privacy protection may be blocked by the Social Democrats, despite support from the Centre Party.

Tusla figures reveal that 86 child asylum claims in 2025 and 67 in 2024 were deemed ineligible and referred back to the Department of Justice International Protection Office.

A Meath TD has raised concerns about 13 youths who have been missing from Tusla care for over six months, describing the situation as "concerning."

Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, has referred the deaths of three teenagers in an M9 crash for investigation by an independent body; one victim was in residential placement, and the other two were also known to the agency.

An inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) in June found that safety concerns previously highlighted at a Tusla-operated children's residential centre in Ireland had been addressed and rectified.

Emergency services in Kouvola, Finland, rescued a baby and a dog from a locked car after the keys were left inside and the doors automatically locked in a service station parking lot. The car quickly heated up in the sun.

Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, referred 23 child deaths to its review panel last year. This action is part of the agency's oversight and review process for cases involving children.

Tusla records revealed nearly 7,000 incidents of children missing from care, with one child reported missing 274 times within a single year while in State care.

Several fires have been reported across Europe, including a house fire in Vantaa, Finland, a waste pile fire also in Vantaa, and a wildfire in Afidnes, Greece. Additionally, a fire broke out overnight in Lisinje, Bar, Montenegro.

An Irish judge has criticized Tusla, the child and family agency, for exposing vulnerable children to extreme risk, noting that only 14 of 26 beds are operational due to staffing challenges.

Creches in Ireland are being forced to shut early as rooms overheat beyond regulatory limits, raising concerns for children's safety in older buildings during a heatwave.

The High Court has ruled that a child of a woman with severe mental health issues is lawfully in State care. The judge heard that Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, has ongoing serious concerns about the mother’s mental health.

Streets in Helsinki, including Esplanadi, have flooded due to heavy local rainfall, leading to multiple emergency calls for the rescue department.

A USU report indicates that the majority of political parties in Finland are in favor of incorporating abortion rights into the country's constitution.

The Finnish government is seeking to amend the constitution to decrease the number of electoral districts in the country.

An inspection into Tusla services in Galway North has revealed that a child who was abused was left unprotected for four months, raising concerns about child welfare protocols.

Hundreds of liters of oil spilled onto the ground in Lempäälä, Finland, prompting a response from rescue services to contain the damage.

Emergency services rescued 14 individuals from a height of 30 meters after a technical malfunction halted the Star Flyer ride at Tykkimäki amusement park in Kouvola, Finland, with the park promising compensation to affected customers.

The South Savo rescue department in Finland has responded to over ten unnecessary calls today, mistaking pollen on water surfaces for oil spills, prompting a public advisory to verify the substance.

A judge described Tusla's effort to declare a Somali individual an adult just days before their 18th birthday as 'farcical,' as a barrister questioned the purpose of continuing the age inquiry for a person accused of murdering a Ukrainian teen.

A press conference was held by the Lumo rental housing company and rescue services to provide more information on the severe apartment building fire in Kalasatama, Helsinki, which rendered the building uninhabitable.

An Irish Family Law Court judge has pleaded with Tusla, the child and family agency, to provide a proper placement for a boy who is reportedly going missing every second day. The court was previously informed that the teenager had made a sawn-off shotgun, albeit an inoperable one.

The Children's Ombudsman received approximately 1,700 complaints regarding children's services, with the majority concerning education, Tusla (child and family agency), and health services.

An Irish judge has ruled that security guards should not be deployed in Tusla care units, noting an 'unexpected' number of staff at one unit were on stress-related leave.

A rollercoaster at Linnanmäki amusement park became stuck high up, leaving passengers suspended for approximately half an hour. Rescue services were called to the scene to assist those on board.

A judge described Tusla's practice of moving a child from hotel to hotel as 'unbelievable and outrageous,' questioning whether placing the teenager in care was 'the right thing at all'.

The High Court has been informed that a vulnerable minor is at risk of fatally harming herself or others if Tusla, the child and family agency, fails to comply with a court order to place her in secure care.

Finland's Social Democratic Party (SDP) has rejected the government's proposal for an urgent constitutional change, stating that such changes should not be rushed so close to parliamentary elections.

An internal report prepared for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, revealed that forged references were provided for staff working at unregulated children's care homes.

A judge was informed that an asylum seeker, despite Tusla's belief he is an adult, is being held in a children's facility in Ireland, leading to an adjournment of his age determination hearing.

Finland's Constitutional Law Committee is requiring amendments to the government's controversial proposal regarding the processing of personal data, stating that an advance permit procedure is needed for data disclosure.

The burning car is at the intersection of Simonkatu, at the corner of the Forum shopping center.

Rescue services in Kokkola, Finland, successfully assisted a seal pup that had wandered into a residential area, guiding it safely back to the sea.

Finland's Constitutional Committee has stated that the proposed reform of the procurement law would restrict municipal self-government, raising concerns about local autonomy.

Rescue services in Vantaa, Finland, conducted a rescue operation at a daycare, freeing a person who was trapped.

An editorial highlights that a proposed amendment to the tenth section of the Finnish constitution is progressing rapidly and calls for a principled discussion on the significant changes being made.

An Irish judge has condemned Tusla's continued use of 'special emergency arrangements' (SEAs) for troubled children, labeling the practice a "national scandal."

Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, has apologized and reversed its decision to discontinue St Bernard’s support service for foster carers in Tipperary, following widespread outcry from the community.

Five children known to state services in Ireland have died within the first two months of 2026, described as 'harrowing' by reports.

Three traffic accidents occurred in Lapland on Friday morning, with rescue services warning that roads are extremely slippery.

A judge has voiced serious concern for the safety of a 13-year-old boy who has been missing from Tusla care for ten days.

Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí due to concerns over staff vetting, with a quarter of staff in Special Emergency Arrangements lacking required documentation.

Finland's constitutional committee is discussing whether the Police Board should be allowed to decide on the use of passport photos and fingerprints in criminal investigations, with the final decision on authorization still pending.

Two teenage girls, who reportedly took a 4:30 AM ferry to England, are now believed to be sleeping rough, prompting involvement from Interpol in the search.

Thousands of liters of milk spilled onto the asphalt in Reisjärvi, Finland, after an incident, with rescue services dispatched to the scene shortly before 9 AM.

A woman who was raped by her then-husband, Joseph Jessop, has spoken about her struggle against his false allegations made to Tusla, which a judge deemed an aggravating factor in the case.

A person who climbed approximately five meters up a tree in Muhos, Finland, was safely rescued by the local fire and rescue department using a ladder.

An Irish judge has urged Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to urgently consider a special care order for a missing teenager, for whom an emergency care order was previously secured after he 'completely destroyed' his home.

The High Court in Ireland is currently deliberating whether Tusla, the child and family agency, should investigate the welfare of a child involved in an alleged abduction case, where the father claims she was taken to Ireland without his consent.

Tusla, Ireland's Child and Family Agency, has tripled its defiance of High Court orders for special care placements for very vulnerable children within a single year.

Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, has reported a significant 10% increase in child safety and welfare referrals, reaching a record 106,444. This means one in 23 children in Ireland was involved in a Tusla referral, highlighting growing pressure on frontline services.

Tusla has announced the cessation of its Special Emergency Arrangements, with emergency care placements for children now operating under the legislative framework of the Child Care Act.

Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, has been granted a warrant allowing gardaí to enter a property to search for a missing 14-year-old boy who absconded from State care last week.

Vulnerable children in Ireland's last-resort special-care units sustained 116 injuries last year, according to Tusla. The agency acknowledges an 'ongoing challenge' with violence in these secure accommodations.

Jussi Halla-aho has stated that the participation of Members of Parliament in reality TV shows could pose a constitutional problem. This comes as a Green leader expressed no regrets about joining such a show.

A ship carrying humanitarian aid, including essential medicines and food, has arrived in Cuba from Colombia. This rare delivery aims to alleviate the impact of sanctions on the island nation.

Tusla foster families gathered at Streedagh beach in Co Sligo to create sand art, marking National Fostering Awareness Month.

Rescue services were called to Tykkimäki amusement park in Finland after a device became stuck, requiring the retrieval of people from high altitudes.

Emergency services were called to a playground in Joensuu, Finland, after an adult woman became stuck in a children's swing, though no injuries or damage occurred.

Helsinki's Rescue Department is reminding the public that the city center's maintenance tunnel is not a shortcut and can be life-threatening in accident situations due to smoke obscuring visibility and extra cars blocking emergency vehicle routes.

A passenger ship ran aground near Valamo Monastery in Heinävesi, Finland, leading to the evacuation of all 27 passengers. Rescue services successfully evacuated everyone from the stranded vessel.

Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, has deployed 'close protection personnel' to a centre for very vulnerable children, citing an unexpected rise in sick leave among existing social care staff.

A 74-year-old man has admitted to 29 counts of sexual assault over four years, after previously being cleared by Tusla, and is now awaiting sentencing.

Organizations in Finland are criticizing a hastily prepared basic education law, arguing that it has made it more challenging to shorten school days for children with special needs.

An Oireachtas committee was informed that almost 300 asylum seekers who presented as children were later determined to be adults by Tusla, highlighting significant delays in age assessments and raising concerns about the safety of child asylum seekers in care.

The city of Oulu has experienced multiple fire incidents, including a recurring blaze at a recycling center and another fire at a restaurant in the city center. Rescue services are actively engaged in extinguishing these fires.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the Finnish Parliament has declined Vestman's offer to postpone a constitutional amendment until autumn, which would expand authorities' intelligence powers.

Finnish rescue services responded to a large forest fire on the border of Vaasa and Mustasaari, requesting assistance from the Border Guard.

A care crisis is highlighted as individuals are reportedly sleeping rough in a car park situated directly below the offices of Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency. This situation underscores ongoing issues of homelessness and inadequate support services.

An internal report for Ireland's Child and Family Agency, Tusla, revealed that forged references were used for staff working in unregulated children's care homes. This discovery raises serious concerns about child safety and vetting processes.

Finland's social and health care funding law (Sote) has been finalized, resulting in funding cuts for Helsinki and West Uusimaa, while South Karelia, Central Ostrobothnia, and Lapland will receive additional funds.

The Finnish Constitutional Law Committee experienced a rare split, with opposition parties and the entire presidium submitting dissenting opinions on a statement. Despite the disagreements, the proposal is proceeding as normal.

An investigation revealed that Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, did not always properly record allegations of abuse and neglect made against foster carers in Dublin, with management failures in two out of 17 cases.

The Irish Department of Justice has confirmed it will proceed with 'Valerie's Law,' which aims to strip convicted killers of their parental rights, despite concerns raised by Tusla, the child and family agency, regarding its constitutionality.

The burning of trash in Finland prompted authorities to search for a possible drone, reminding the public that significant open fires must be reported to the rescue department.

A proposed constitutional amendment in Finland that would interfere with the protection of home privacy and confidential communication is receiving criticism due to unclear impacts.

The Cuban president has expressed concern regarding several aid ships that were expected to arrive by Wednesday but have since gone missing, raising fears about their fate and the delivery of crucial supplies.

A child became trapped in a cabinet bed at a daycare in Vantaa, Finland, requiring rescue services to dismantle the furniture. An accident investigation and a police preliminary investigation have been launched into the incident.

Residents of a retirement village in Sligo, Ireland, aged between their 50s and 80s, are facing eviction after their landlord informed them they must vacate their homes in the Sonas development by June.

The State is still trying to determine the age of a Somali national accused of murdering Ukrainian teenager Vadym Davydenko at a care facility last year, a court has heard.

Finnish oil company Neste has announced the commissioning of what it claims to be the world's largest liquefied waste plastic refinery, marking a significant step in plastic recycling technology.

Pelastuslaitos sai ihmisen vedestä­pelastus­tehtävän tiistaina aamulla kello kahdeksan aikaan.

Pelastuslaitos muistuttaa, että litium-akkupalosta syntyy nopeasti erittäin haitallista savua.

Finland's Constitutional Law Committee has put forward Susanna Lindroos-Hovinheimo or Eeva Nykänen as candidates for the position of Deputy Ombudsman.

Figures from the Department of Justice indicate that nearly 30% of individuals seeking international protection as unaccompanied minors were determined by Tusla to be adults, totaling over 140 people.