Tusla secures High Court orders to protect highly vulnerable girl

Judge Siobhan Stack granted Tusla various orders allowing it to place the girl at a secure unit for troubled teens where she can get the supports and treatment she requires

After absconding, the teen either returned to the facilities she was placed at by Tusla herself or was returned by members of the Gardaí after her behaviour brought her to their attention. Picture: Julien Behal/PA

Tusla has secured High Court orders allowing it to place a highly vulnerable teenage girl who has engaged in behaviour placing her life at risk in a secure care facility.

The court made the orders after being informed by counsel for Tusla, Paul Gunning Bl, that the 17-year old girl has been the subject of several previous care orders.