Gardaí in Co. Donegal have warned parents that they will "act accordingly" if they find young children playing alone on the street. The warning comes following reports that children as young as three years old are being left unsupervised on housing estates in some towns. A Garda spokesperson said that while the weather is good and children like to play outside during school holidays, they must be safeguarded. A statement from Donegal Gardaí said that to leave a young child unattended for even one minute may lead to an abduction or traffic accident. The spokesperson added that if gardaí come across young children whom they feel are in danger while on patrols then they will "act accordingly".

Source: Irish Examiner July 17, 2019 14:26 UTC