The issue with the fostering system in Ireland
17 August 2022 - 10 minsIreland is unique in being able to provide foster family-based care for such a high proportion of children in care. However numbers are on the decrease due to a lack of supports and services and this putting considerable strain on the fostering system. Tom was joined by Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central and a former child protection social worker, who spoke about how Ireland needs far more foster carers.