20 reports of children in care at risk of sexual exploitation so far this year

Tusla and An Garda Síochána have  a joint working protocol which forms an integral part of the responses to child abuse and neglect.

Tusla has received 20 reports of young people in care being at risk of sexual exploitation so far this year.

The child and family agency says it has brought each of the reports to An Garda Síochána.