51 children in Galway yet to be allocated social worker

The number was revealed at a meeting of the regional health forum, after the question was put forward by Tuam area councillor Shaun Cunniffe.

Gerry O' Neill, regional director of performance and integration told the forum that this didn't mean children were 'drifting'

Of the 318 children in care in Galway, 84 percent or 267 have been allocated a social worker.