Report calls for strong measures to protect child victims of trafficking

Tusla chief executive Kate Duggan said that as of September 25, there was a total of 28 children missing — including children from Ukraine.

A new report on the challenges facing unaccompanied children in Ireland’s care system has called for strong measures to be put in place for victims of trafficking.

The report, commissioned by EPIC, which advocates for children in care and young care leavers, was carried out by Dr Muireann Ní Raghallaigh, Dr Joanne Kelleher, and Professor Prospera Tedam. During the research, concern was raised by professionals working with children in the Separated Children in International Protection system, overseen by Tusla, of the possibility of some such children being exposed to trafficking.