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Case No. 4146Assault, ill treatment of children · Co. Dublin · 12 Aug 2025

Creche worker Tanya Martin faces five additional charges over alleged assault of children in Dundrum

Tanya Martin, 32, a creche worker in Dundrum, Dublin, was charged with five additional offences of assault and ill treatment of five children at the Once Upon a Time creche on 12 August 2025, following her original charges of assaulting seven children at the same incident. Her bail conditions were extended to cover the new charges and the case was adjourned to 24 February 2026.

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  4. In court12 Jan
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Key facts

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  • whatTanya Martin, 32, of Rosemount Estate, Dundrum, is a creche worker facing charges. (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)
  • courtThe case is due to come before the court again on 24 February 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)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jan2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Additional 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