'Failure' in care of girl allegedly assaulted in west Dublin, Taoiseach says

The child and family agency Tusla confirmed that the girl had been volunteered to its care by her family in February

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking at the announcement of the Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity at Government Buildings in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

There was a “failure” in the case of a girl who was being cared for by the State and was allegedly sexually assaulted in Dublin, the Taoiseach has said.

A 26-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday in relation to the alleged incident in Saggart.