Nearly 200 asylum-seekers placed in Tusla accommodation were later found to be adults

"Sinn Féin calls for changes to system to protect children"

"Almost 200 adult asylum-seekers were placed in Tusla children's accommodation over the last three years before it was learned they were over 18."

"The number of immigrants who applied for international protection as minors but were subsequently deemed "ineligible" because of their age has more than doubled since 2023."

Sinn Féin calls for systemic changes to protect children and prevent adults being accommodated in settings intended for minors. Almost 200 adult asylum-seekers were placed in Tusla children's accommodation over the last three years before it was learned they were over 18. The number of immigrants who applied for international protection as minors but were subsequently deemed "ineligible" because of their age has more than doubled since 2023. The pattern points to weaknesses in age-assessment procedures, placement decision-making and inter-agency information sharing. Calls urge strengthened age verification, clearer placement safeguards and enhanced oversight to protect vulnerable young people.

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