Seven Tusla workers currently suspended

Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has confirmed there are seven employees of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, currently under suspension.

In a written Dáil reply to Richard Boyd Barrett, Ms Zappone said Tusla has confirmed seven employees are currently on administrative leave on full pay pending an internal investigation.

Oberstown Children Detention Campus also confirmed one employee is on suspension from work without prejudice and on full pay pending an inquiry.