Statement on the killings, abductions and violence across Nigeria
Violence must never be accepted as normal, says Irish Association of Social Workers. Social workers in Ireland are deeply concerned about the rising killings, abductions, and attacks across Nigeria. These acts of violence are taking innocent lives and causing fear in many communities. As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins, we join […]
Child in Tusla care reported missing 274 times in a single year
Child in Tusla care reported missing 274 times in a single year Records obtained by The Journal Investigates reveal how there have been almost 7,000 recorded incidents of children going missing from State-run care homes in the last five years. A CHILD LIVING in State care was reported missing 274 times in just one year, […]
Motion for the IFSW (Europe) Delegates Meeting 2025
From Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW), the Consejo General del Trabajo Social (CGTS, Spain) and the Hellenic Association of Social Workers (HASW) in relation to the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) silence on the genocide in Gaza. IASW, CGTS and HASW condemn all attacks on civilians and hostage-taking, which are prohibited under international […]
Irish Examiner: ‘Hundreds of children with disabilities’ expelled from schools due to complex behavioral needs
Families financial and psychological difficulty as they struggle to care for their child alone, the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters heard on Wednesday. by Liz Dunphy Hundreds of children with disabilities are expelled or suspended when schools cannot cope with their behaviour or medical needs. This is causing families financial and psychological difficulty as […]
Irish Times: Social workers ‘afraid’ to share information about children due to GDPR concerns
by Órla Ryan Better communication needed between agencies if there are concerns about a child’s welfare, expert says. Social workers are often afraid to share information about children due to GDPR concerns, the chief operations officer of the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) has said. Caroline Strong said there needs to be an overhaul of how […]
IASW Statement on Missing Children
The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and all those who knew, loved, and cared for the child recently discovered missing and now presumed dead in Donabate. This is a heartbreaking tragedy, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this devastating loss. Child protection […]
IASW COO Caroline Strong Speaks on “Should social workers patrol Dublin’s public transport alongside transport police”
Should social workers patrol Dublin’s public transport alongside transport police? by Eoin Glackin with the Dublin August 14 202510:55 PM 6 min read As government looks more into the practicalities of a transport security force, it’s one of the ideas being floated. One survey respondent said they had nine stitches beside their eye after an assault, and were […]
IASW Statement Condemning the Violent Attack on the Indian Community in Ireland
The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) strongly condemns the recent violent attack on members of the Indian community in Ireland. We are deeply shocked and saddened by this act of violence, which runs counter to the principles of inclusivity, diversity, and mutual respect that underpin our society. This incident comes at a particularly distressing […]
UPDATED 13 August 2025 – Response to IFSW Statement on Palestine and Palestinians: Evasion of Accountability and Dilution of Political Reality
From: Irish Association of Social workers (IASW), Irish Social Workers and Social Care Workers for Palestine, Consejo General Del Trabajo (CGDT) and Skupnost centrov za socialno delo Slovenije (SCSD) The recent statement by the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses solidarity with Palestinian social workers and acknowledges the immense suffering in Gaza. However, it […]
IFSW Public Statement of Solidarity with Palestinian Social Workers and the People of Gaza
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses its unwavering and heartfelt solidarity with the Palestinian Social Workers and Psychologists Syndicate and with the people of Gaza, who continue to face unbearable suffering amid the relentless violence, destruction, and displacement. From the heart of a devastated land, our colleagues in Gaza have reached out with […]