Management at the Oberstown Children's Detention Centre says it has made "sustained improvements" in the past year.

A judge has said it is “unforgivable” that the State cannot provide a placement to a child in care.

Talks between management and unions at Oberstown Youth Detention Centre in Dublin broke down last night without any resolution.

Residential care workers and night supervisors at the Oberstown youth detention centre have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action.