Ireland Creche worker remanded on bail over child assault and ill-treatment in Dublin
Tanya Martin, 32, of Dundrum, Dublin, is a creche worker charged with assaulting seven young children and ill-treating five of them at the Once Upon a Time creche in Dundrum, Dublin 16, on 12 August 2025. She was first charged on 19 September 2025 with assaulting seven children under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, and was further charged on 12 January 2026 with assault and ill-treatment of five of the children under the Children Act 2001. She was dismissed from her role at the creche in August 2025. At Dún Laoghaire District Court on 24 February 2026, Judge Anne Watkin remanded her on bail, and she is due to appear in the Circuit Court on 16 April 2026.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court12 Jan
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Tanya Martin, 32, of Rosemount Estate, Dundrum, is a creche worker facing charges of assaulting seven young children and ill-treating five of them.
- Where
- The alleged incidents occurred at the Once Upon a Time creche in Dundrum, Dublin 16.
- When
- The alleged assaults took place on 12 August 2025.
- Charges
- She was charged on 19 September 2025 with assaulting seven children under section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
- She was further charged on 12 January 2026 with assault and ill-treatment of five of the children under section 246 of the Children Act 2001.
- In court
- At Dún Laoghaire District Court on 24 February 2026, Judge Anne Watkin remanded her on bail.
- She is due to appear in the Circuit Court on 16 April 2026.
- Other details
- She was dismissed from her role at the creche in August 2025.
- Legal aid was granted in the case.
- She was represented by solicitor Patricia Camilon and Rory Staines appeared for the DPP.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatTanya Martin, 32, of Rosemount Estate, Dundrum, is a creche worker facing charges. (irishtimes.com)
- whatTanya Martin was remanded on bail by Judge Anne Watkin at Dún Laoghaire District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe alleged assaults occurred at the Once Upon a Time creche in Dundrum, Dublin 16. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged assaults took place on 12 August 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeShe was originally charged with assaulting seven young children under section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeFive additional charges of assault and ill treatment of five of the children were brought under section 246 of the Children Act 2001. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeShe was charged on 19 September 2025 with assaulting seven children in her care on 12 August 2025 at the Once Upon a Time creche in Dundrum, Dublin 16. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeShe was further charged on 12 January 2026 with assault and ill-treatment of five of the children under the Children Act 2001. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case is due to come before the court again on 24 February 2026. (irishtimes.com)
- courtShe is due to appear in the Circuit Court on 16 April 2026. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe additional charges relate to the same alleged incidents on 12 August. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMs Martin was dismissed from her role at the creche in August. (irishtimes.com)
- otherAll charges relate to the same alleged incidents on 12 August 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- otherLegal aid was granted in the case. (irishtimes.com)
- otherShe was represented by solicitor Patricia Camilon and Rory Staines appeared for the DPP. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Feb2026South Dublin creche worker accused of assaulting children to appear before Circuit Court
Remanded on bail at Dún Laoghaire District Court; further charges under the Children Act 2001 added in January 2026; Circuit Court date set for 16 April 2026; legal aid granted.
accused, Tanya Martin, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Tanya Martinvictim - 12 Jan2026Additional charges against creche worker accused of assaulting children in her care
Five additional charges of assault and ill treatment of five children under section 246 of the Children Act 2001 added to original charges of assaulting seven children under section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. Bail conditions extended to cover new charges. Case adjourned to 24 February 2026.
accused, Tanya Martin, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Tanya Martinvictim