Tusla Chair - Pat Rabbitte Resigns

The chairperson of Tusla, Ireland’s Child and Family Agency, has stepped down after seven years in the role, bringing a significant leadership chapter to a close at a time of sustained scrutiny of the agency. The departure follows the completion of a second statutory term and comes amid ongoing challenges facing Tusla, including child protection backlogs, staffing pressures, and repeated concerns raised by courts, inspectors, and advocacy groups.

The change in board leadership is expected to sharpen focus on governance, accountability, and reform, as Tusla continues to manage rising demand for services and heightened public attention on the State’s child safeguarding framework.

Aaron Joyce, Newswire, LTT Media; Newsdesk; 31 December 2025