There were over 1,000 cases of children going missing from state residential care between 2018 and 2020.
There were 319 incidents last year, with 366 in 2019, and 330 in 2018.
According to freedom of information figures, almost half involved children going missing from private care centres. Suzanne Connolly, the chief executive of Barnardos, says the new Tusla figures are concerning.
Bray Vet Helps Reunite Wandering Pup with Owners
The adorable doggy was spotted near Killiney Station.
Public Warned: Cliff Walk In Danger Of Collapse
Wicklow County Council says it has no option but to prohibit access on public safety grounds.
Wicklow Cultural Icon Katie Taylor Plans Croker Sunset Showdown
The best of Bray, Katie Taylor Prepares For Historic Farewell in Dublin
West Wicklow Operation Ends Amid Forensic Probe into Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob Cases
A Garda search in west Wicklow linked to Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob has ended. Forensic work continues at the site, and investigations remain active. Families have been fully updated.
Arklow Plays A Major Part As Commercial Vacancy Rate In Wicklow Rises
The GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report for Q4 2025 examined a sample of 80 towns across Ireland, and 22 postal districts in Dublin. Arklow had the highest commercial vacancy rate in December 2025 while Greystones had the lowest.
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