Tusla receives 400 referrals about children and young people coming from Ukraine

'The important thing to say is that we all recognise the risk where there are significant movements of people, and the risk of trafficking and child trafficking,' Kate Duggan, director of services and integration at Tusla, said.

Tusla has already received 400 referrals over preliminary concern about children and young people from Ukraine arriving into Ireland, although only one case has so far led to the granting of an emergency court order over fears of trafficking.

Kate Duggan, director of services and integration at the Child and Family Agency, said in most cases it transpired that the young person was in the company of a trusted adult, be it relative or neighbour, but it did highlight the risks associated with the huge movement of people due to the conflict.