Ombudsman Criticises State's Response to Donabate Case
The Children's Ombudsman expressed deep concern over statutory limitations and called for urgent reforms after the disappearance and presumed death of a boy last seen four years ago.
- A priest has made an emotional appeal for information regarding a missing child who is feared dead.
- The Gardaí are investigating the disappearance of the boy, who would be seven years old if still alive, last seen in Donabate, Dublin.
- Tusla is conducting a wellbeing check on all closed cases of children during Covid-19, raising questions about its actions during that time.
- This case follows another missing child case that led to a murder investigation.
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