Against a backdrop of policy shifts, Ukrainian refugee children embrace their Irish lives
Ireland is the place they started school, joined sports clubs – yet their parents worry about how changes to citizenship eligibility may haunt their future.
“If you read any research with care-experienced voices – every piece of research talks about the importance of continuity of care.”
There’s a system for Tusla to help reunite kids with family in other EU member states, but not in the UK.
In 2017, the agency found “serious concerns” about her foster carer. After she started legal proceedings against Tusla, it re-investigated and declared her allegations “unfounded”.