Shortage of special care places slammed

Judge demands minister’s ‘urgent attention’ on matter

A High Court judge has slammed the “incomprehensible” shortage of special care places for some of the country’s most vulnerable children and demanded the matter be brought to the “urgent attention” of the children’s minister.

Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds highlighted how a shortage of money in Tusla has meant it cannot staff posts in specialised units for children placed there by the High Court.