Tusla need to 'get their act together' about putting youths in hostels, court hears

A youth accused of using a metal bin lid as a weapon during an assault and robbery at a shop in Dublin has avoided being remanded in custody.

Pleading for bail the teen’s solicitor told the Dublin Children’s Court that Tusla – Child and Family Agency (CFA) needed to “get their act together” about providing accommodation to the boy who is about to lose his placement in care.