280 unaccompanied children have sought international protection this year

Tusla said where reunification with family members was not possible, it would place the child with a foster family or in residential care.

A total of 280 unaccompanied minors arrived in Ireland seeking international protection up to August this year, new figures have shown.

The children travelled from a range of countries and are currently being accommodated by or in the care of the Tusla.