Gardaí to investigate sexual abuse claims at creche

Specialist interviewers are to speak with young children at a creche after it emerged gardaí are investigating allegations of sexual abuse at the facility.

It is understood that two sets of parents with children at the creche, which is based in Co Kildare, raised concerns with the gardaí that their children may have been abused there.

In what could prove a long and difficult investigation, staff at the creche are likely to be interviewed, with specialist interviewers speaking with children.