Group suggests Tusla use tracking devices on phones of children at risk of trafficking

In its submission, the Children's Rights Alliance suggested 'restricting a child’s access to communications for example, by not permitting the child to have open internet access on their mobile phone or device but instead only allowing phone and internet access in a shared monitored space.'

The use of a tracking device should be considered in exceptional circumstances on phones used by children in care who are at risk of being trafficked or exploited, according to the Children’s Rights Alliance.

The measure is included by the alliance in a submission on approaches that could be considered to ensure such children’s safety.