Garda probe into claims Tusla put vulnerable children in unregulated accommodation

Further and Higher Education minister Simon Harris told the Dáil a Garda investigation was now under way and Children's Minister Roderic O’Gorman has spoken with the chief executive of Tusla.

A Garda investigation is under way into allegations Tusla placed vulnerable children into unregulated emergency accommodation.

It comes following reports a company which provided emergency accommodation for vulnerable children “fabricated” pre-employment screenings of staff.