Tusla has welcomed the latest HIQA Inspection report for the Donegal service area.
This HIQA inspection monitored compliance with the National Standards for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
HIQA assessed against five standards and found the Donegal service area to be compliant with two standards, and substantially compliant with three standards.
Overall, Tusla say, the inspection found the service effectively safeguarded children.
It found the service operated in adherence with relevant legislation, policies and standards to protect children and promote their welfare.
The report notes that staff and managers have the required skills and knowledge necessary to actively promote child centred support and deliver timely and consistent services.
The report also notes that the systems risks identified in the previous inspection of the area were addressed.
The inspection found clear governance in place to oversee and ensure the delivery of safe and good quality services.
Area Manager of Donegal Tusla, Marie Crawley said she was “very pleased with the content of the report which reflects the significant and ongoing progress being made in the quality of the service being delivered across our Child Protection and Welfare service in Donegal”.
