Man accused of sex abuse launches legal challenge against Tusla findings

The incident allegedly took place when the two boys worked in a hotel together in 1969/70

The case is being heard in the High Court

A man accused of sex abuse on a child while they were both working at a hotel summer job 50 years ago has brought a High Court challenge to findings against him by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency (CFA).

The man, who it is claimed was around 17 at the time, allegedly engaged in sexual activity with the boy, who was around nine-years-old in 1969/70. His accuser says he "lured him into bed" on three occasions in staff quarters in the hotel and told him afterwards not to tell anyone.