Paedophiles ‘may find Republic a safe haven’

PAEDOPHILES from abroad can arrive in Ireland undetected and take up jobs with access to children despite tough new sex offender laws, it was warned yesterday.

While Ireland has an agreement with Britain to share information on the movement of convicted paedophiles, there are no international arrangements.

The ISPCC says the lack of adequate vetting procedures in the Republic means paedophiles can also secure jobs with access to children.