Child risk cases in the Midlands were sometimes dealt with by inexperienced staff while allegations of child abuse were not always reported to Gardai.
HIQA has released a report into TUSLA which raises serious concerns about its services in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Longford.
A nine day inspection of operations found that of the 27 standards assessed only one was met.
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Children Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire says there are also concerns around staffing which are worrying and shocking:
