Following recent amendments to the Child Care Act 1991, as amended (the Act), the Early Years Inspectorate has been given additional powers for enforcement, and where risk of harm to children is identified in an early years service.
The following powers were enacted on the 1st January 2026. The Inspectorate is planning on implementing these additional powers from the 30th March 2026 but reserves the right to use all lawful powers available to it where deemed necessary in the interests of the health, safety and welfare of children.
All Details here: https://www.tusla.ie/services/preschool-services/early-years-providers/early-years-enforcement/new-enforcement-powers/
