Almost 160 staff left jobs in Tusla's special care service over four-year period 

During the proceedings, Tusla chief executive Kate Duggan admitted recruitment and retention of staff is 'problematic'. File picture

A ruling which found Tusla in contempt of court for failing to secure special care beds for vulnerable children detailed how almost 160 staff left the agency's special care service in the four years up to February last year.

The contempt finding by Ms Justice Emily Egan highlighted a staffing issue in the agency’s special care units at Crannog Nua and Ballydowd in Dublin, and Coovagh House in Limerick.