IASW in the News, RTE: ‘A concern’ that teen killed in M9 crash in Tusla care
The CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance has said that it is a concern that one of the five teenagers killed in the M9 crash last weekend was in the care of Tusla. Tusla confirmed yesterday evening that one of the teenagers was in its care and two more of the five teenagers who died […]
IASW Motions for the International Federation of Social Work General Meeting
Dear Member, As we prepare for the upcoming International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) General Meeting 23-24 June 2026 in Nairobi Kenya, the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) is pleased to share details regarding two significant motions we have proposed for the global assembly. These motions aim to strengthen the Federation’s governance and uphold […]
Transparency and Justice Following Death of Yves Sakila, says Social Work Association
Transparency and Justice Following Death of Yves Sakila, says Social Work Association The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) expresses its deep sadness following the death of Yves Sakila on 15 May 2026. We extend our condolences to Mr. Sakila’s family, the Congolese community, and Black and ethnic minority communities across Ireland. We recognise the […]
IASW Raises Alarm Over Eviction of Older People from Residential Care Due to “Increased Needs”
The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW), the lead professional body for adult safeguarding in Ireland, is today expressing its profound alarm at a distressing pattern: the displacement of older people from long-term care facilities solely because their care needs have become more complex. Within the current Irish care landscape—where 80% of residents live in […]
IASW Highlights Long-Standing Warnings on Special Emergency Arrangements Ahead of RTÉ Investigates Broadcast.
** IMMEDIATE RELEASE** The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) again expresses its profound and ongoing concern regarding the systemic reliance on Special Emergency Arrangements (SEAs)—unregulated, ad hoc placements such as hotels, B&Bs, and rental properties used for children in State care. We acknowledge the bravery of the young adults in the documentary to come […]
Irish Times – Highly vulnerable child in State care being failed in ‘unacceptable’ way, judge says
Judge describes State’s continued use of unregulated emergency placements for children in care as a ‘national scandal’ The State’s continued use of unregulated emergency placements for vulnerable children in care is a “national scandal” that is failing them in ways that “should never be acceptable or allowed to happen”, a Dublin district judge has said. Judge Conor […]
Concern at the issues highlighted in recent RTÉ reports on Special Emergency Arrangements for children in State care, says IASW
The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) expresses deep concern at the issues highlighted in recent RTÉ reports on Special Emergency Arrangements (SEAs) for children in State care, and calls for urgent, system-wide action to ensure that every child in the care of the State is safe, protected and supported to thrive. “This is not […]
Concerns on the findings of the Halpin Report on Kerry CAMHS, expressed by IASW
The Irish Association of Social Workers Special Interest Group of Social Workers in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – express concern on the findings of the Halpin Report on Kerry CAMHS. The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) are very concerned about the impact of the systemic failure on the wellbeing of the young […]
IASW Statement for the IFSW Special General Meeting
IASW Vote Supporting Information for IFSW SGM The Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) have been censured twice by the International Federation for Social Workers (IFSW) for failing to adhere to the IFSW’s Global Statement of Ethical Principles. The first censure occurred in 2018 and was lifted in 2022 following dialogue with the IFSW and […]
Top Concerns of Tusla Workers with IASW Membership are highlighted by IASW COO on Newstalk
IASW COO, Caroline Strong sat down for an interview on NewsTalk to speak about the key issues IASW members who are working with children in Tusla are raising right now. Listen here: Examining the services provided by the Child and Family Agency Starting at the 6.45 minute mark. For the 3 minute interview, Caroline speaks on […]