Nearly 200 asylum seekers listed as children and given Tusla accommodation later turned out to be adults

"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 a more robust system to protect children Information emerges after male charged with murder of boy (17) at Tusla facility is now believed to be an adult"

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 a more robust system to protect children. Information emerged after a male charged with the murder of a 17-year-old at a Tusla facility is now believed to be an adult. The increase intensifies demands for improved age verification, clearer placement protocols, and stronger oversight to safeguard minors.

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