Anne Marie Mulholland from Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, was among a group of Tusla foster carers who were invited to Afternoon Tea with President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins in Áras on Uachtaráin on 12th March.
The occasion, which welcomed around 90 guests, was held to honour members of the public and various community groups.
Ms Mullholland was joined by foster carers Barbara Brennan, from Mayo; Eugene Moriarty, from Listowel; Sandra Wogan, from Gorey; Mary Keavey, from Kilrush and Terrie Coleman Black, from Dublin.
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At the event, the foster carers met the President and his wife in the historic setting of Áras on Uachtaráin and shared their experiences providing safe and welcoming spaces for children in care.
