Gardaí probing claims unvetted care workers were given access to vulnerable children

It is understood Tusla officials are investigating allegations about not just a lack of Garda vetting but also a lack of educational qualifications and data protection.

Gardaí are looking into allegations that unvetted care workers were given access to vulnerable children at risk of abuse.

The children involved were in the overall care of Tusla, which hired a private company to look after them on a temporary basis.