PEIN Summit 2025 Report Now Published

We are pleased to share the official report from the Prevention and Early Intervention Summit 2025, held at the Absolute Hotel, Limerick on 23 and 24 October.

With 137 attendees, 42 speakers, 10 posters, a Children’s Court, and the launch of Leaving a Legacy: Ireland’s Prevention and Early Intervention Story, this year’s Summit brought together leaders from practice, policy, research and community to reflect on where we are, and where we must go next.

Across two days, one message came through clearly. Prevention and early intervention are not optional extras. They are fundamental to how we build a fairer Ireland for children and families.

Key themes included:

• The science of attachment and toxic stress, led by Benjamin Perks
• The economic and social case for investing early
• Trauma, ACEs and child poverty in Ireland
• The power of language in shaping justice and recognition, explored by Caroline McGregor
• Practical examples of PEI in action across health, education, homelessness and international protection

The Summit prioritised space for connection, honesty and reflection. It also centred the voices of children, past and present, reminding us that prevention is both a moral imperative and a practical one.

The report captures keynote addresses, panel discussions, lightning rounds, masterclasses, research insights and clear actions for the sector.

We extend sincere thanks to our speakers, partners at the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, and to Tusla’s Prevention, Partnership and Family Support Programme for supporting the Summit.

Most importantly, thank you to the practitioners, researchers, advocates and community leaders who continue to do the work every day.

Click HERE to read the full 2025 Summit Report.

The conversation continues.