[Ammi]

‘Earlier on Tuesday, Ireland’s child and family agency Tusla said the alleged victim of this week’s incident had been in state care at the time and that she had “absconded” during a trip to the city centre.

Speaking in parliament, Martin acknowledged “the concern, anger and worry of many people” over the alleged assault. “Clearly, there has been failure here in terms of the state’s obligation to protect this child.


…obviously horrendous for the child and as a child in care, they wont/don’t have a family circle around them right now…I hope that the system now will provide the support she so needs…and so thankful that this person is facing justice for their evil actions…