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Man seeks to quash CFA provisional findings on alleged abuse
Summary
A retired businessman, who cannot be named for legal reasons and now lives outside Ireland, has filed a High Court challenge against provisional findings made by the Child and Family's Agency/Tusla (CFA/Tusla). The agency had earlier this year concluded that allegations that he sexually abused a younger brother and sister more than 40 years ago were "founded" and that he might pose a risk to children. The man denies the allegations and argues that because he no longer resides in Ireland and has no contact with children, CFA/Tusla lacks jurisdiction to make findings against him or to assess him as a potential risk. He seeks orders to quash the provisional findings, to prevent further determinations that the claims are founded, and to declare that any assessment would be unlawful.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man seeks to quash CFA provisional findings on alleged abuse. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2021-06-14 Publication
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- High Court
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