Andrews: Hostels for migrant children to be closed

The Children's Minister Barry Andrews has said private hostels used to house migrant children seeking asylum in Ireland will be closed next year.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2009 - 15:48

The Children's Minister Barry Andrews has said private hostels used to house migrant children seeking asylum in Ireland will be closed next year.

A report this week from the Ombudsman for Children showed over 120 children aged under 18 were staying in unregistered hostels with no care staff after 5pm.

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