Agencies demand inquiry after claims of children left in foster care despite allegations of sexual abuse

Several agencies charged with representing vulnerable children and young adults in State care have demanded an independent inquiry into allegations that children were left in foster care settings despite allegations of sexual abuse.

Tusla confirmed it is referring its handling of the latest case to an independent review panel for adjudicating.

Following reports in the Irish Examiner about the case of an intellectually disable young woman in a Waterford foster home, the government announced the establishment of a commission of inquiry.