Norma Foley asks Tusla to conduct 'check' on cases closed during pandemic as garda search for missing boy continues

"Gardaí are told missing boy was found dead in bed and secretly buried 'in a panic' Wasteland site in Donabate, Dublin, sealed off from public and cadaver dog taken to search area"

"Children's Minister Norma Foley has asked Tusla to conduct a "well-being check" on children whose cases may have been closed during the Covid-19 pandemic"

"It comes amid a search continuing in north Dubling for a missing boy who is presumed dead."

Gardaí were informed that a missing boy had been found dead in bed and secretly buried 'in a panic'. A wasteland site in Donabate, Dublin, was sealed off from the public and a cadaver dog was brought to search the area. Children's Minister Norma Foley requested that Tusla carry out a 'well-being check' on children whose cases may have been closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The formal checks aim to reassess any supports or protections that may be required. A coordinated search operation continues in north Dublin where the boy is presumed dead.

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