Fitzgerald defends position after Judge criticises lack of detention facilities

The Children's Minister said a 300% increase in young people being referred to detention facilities, caused the system to run out of places.

Fitzgerald defends position after Judge criticises lack of detention facilities

The Children's Minister said a 300% increase in young people being referred to detention facilities, caused the system to run out of places.

Frances Fitzgerald has been defending her position, after a Judge criticised the government for failing to have enough facilities for children charged with serious crimes.

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