Hiqa, PAC and legal professionals all voiced concerns around safety of child asylum seekers in Tusla’s care

Tusla is caught in middle of complex issue without clear legislative guidanc

By Kitty Holland

Almost 300 child asylum seekers found to be adults, with ‘significant delays’ to age assessments

Almost 300 child asylum seekers were found to be adults by Tusla, with “significant delays” to eligibility assessments last year.

Almost 300 asylum seekers claiming to be children in last four years were found to be adults

Tusla said age assessment in relation to unaccompanied minors has been an issue of “significant risk” in recent years.