Two teenage boys challenge Tusla special care policy

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Two teenage boys challenged Tusla’s special care policy in the High Court, with the case reported on 11 January 2019. The policy defers decisions on placing children in special care until a place becomes available.

The boys seek orders and declarations over the agency’s handling of their care and constitutional rights. Ms Justice Mary Faherty reserved her decision after Tusla defended the policy and cited staffing and resource difficulties.