Tusla chief apologises for statement issued after alleged sexual assault of girl

Tusla chief executive Kate Duggan told the Oireachtas Children's Committee she understood the concerns of the wider public after 'significant' incidents involving young people who had received State care, but emphasised most children in care are 'thriving'.

The chief executive of Tusla has apologised for the wording of a statement issued after the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl.

Kate Duggan told the Oireachtas Children's Committee she understood the concerns of the wider public after "significant" incidents involving young people who had received State care, but emphasised most children in care are "thriving".