The Children's Rights Alliance is calling on the new government to make child protection it's top priority.
The group says two new inspection reports published yesterday by HIQA, highlights a rapid increase for demand in services for children most at risk.
However those who don't meet emergency or immediate services are at risk of being left behind.
Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance, says they are very concerned at situations that TUSLA and other agencies are working in: