Tusla’s handling of complaints ‘consistently poor’

The Office of the Ombudsman is investigating Tusla’s handling of child sexual abuse allegations.

“We are very close to finalising an investigation into the way that Tusla (the child and family agency) manages complaints but particularly looking at issues about how they deal with accusations of child sex abuse against adults,” said Ombudsman Peter Tyndall.

While the final report is not due to be published for a number of weeks, Mr Tyndall outlined some of his office’s recommendations.