Child Agency appeals judge's decision they can't prosecute childcare breaches

Tusla has called for an urgent review of a decision by a District Court Judge to strike out a case relating to alleged breaches of childcare regulations.

Child Agency appeals judge's decision they can't prosecute childcare breaches

Tusla has called for an urgent review of a decision by a District Court Judge to strike out a case relating to alleged breaches of childcare regulations.

The child and family agency was prosecuting Giraffe Childcare, of Belarmine, Stepaside in Dublin, for three breaches of the Childcare Act.

However Judge Hugh O'Donnell ruled that Tusla did not have standing to bring the prosecution.

In response to today's decision Gordon Jeyes, Chief Executive of Tusla, said the Agency had been conferred with sufficient powers to allow it to carry out its functions fully.

He has asked for today's decision to be reviewed as a matter of urgency, and insists it is imperative that the agency has all legitimate powers at its disposal to protect the rights of children.

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