A judge was “incandescent with rage” that Tusla could not provide a secure bed for a young child “at risk of death” due to their use of drugs, involvement in transporting drugs and travelling in stolen cars. No bed was available in any of the three special care units, however, with none expected to be available until January. The child’s case was now on the “no beds” list before High Court Justice John Jordan, who hears the weekly special-care list. It was “not tenable” for Tusla to come into court for weekly reviews saying there was no special-care bed. This ... court remains incandescent with rage at the lack of a special-care placement for [the child]”.

Source: The Irish Times November 10, 2025 18:34 UTC