Allegation that politician inappropriately messaged teenager reported to Tusla

The politician allegedly started messaging the boy, 16, using an anonymous Twitter account. File Picture.

An allegation that a politician used a fake social media profile to inappropriately message an underage party member have been referred to Tusla by a political party.

The Irish Examiner has confirmed that the politician is accused of using an anonymous social media account to message a teenage member of the same party.