Ireland Case No. 3732Assault, ill-treatment of children · Co. Dublin · 12 Aug 2025
Creche worker Tanya Martin remanded on bail over assault charges in Dundrum
Tanya Martin, 32, a creche worker in Dundrum, Co Dublin, was remanded on bail at Dún Laoghaire District Court on 24 February 2026 after being charged with assaulting seven children and the assault and ill-treatment of five of them at the Once Upon a Time creche on 12 August 2025. She is due to appear before the Circuit Court on 16 April 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatTanya Martin was remanded on bail by Judge Anne Watkin at Dún Laoghaire District Court. (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)
- courtShe is due to appear in the Circuit Court on 16 April 2026. (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