High Court case seeks damages over State's systemic failure to provide secure accommodation for vulnerable child
A High Court case has been brought on behalf of a boy seeking damages, including aggravated and exemplary damages, against Tusla and the State over their alleged systemic failure to provide secure accommodation. Mr Justice David Barniville gave directions at a hearing, noting that a place had become available for the boy, and the case will return in the new year.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court2 Dec
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatPalani selected his victims, who were gay men, using an online dating app. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMr Palani submits that no evidence supporting the assertion of criminal activity has been produced. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe case is being brought on behalf of a boy against Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, and the State. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA special care order was granted in this case but was not complied with. (irishtimes.com)
- whatOn Monday morning the CFA said it had a place for the boy. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe boy's counsel is seeking reliefs by reference to fundamental and constitutional rights as well as damages. (irishtimes.com)
- whenYousef Palani was 23 at the time of the murders in April 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe remains of Mr Moffitt (42) were discovered in his home on April 11th, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe body of Mr Snee (58) was found the next day in his home. (irishtimes.com)
- whenHe attended a Garda interview in May of last year. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe is taking High Court action against the Criminal Assets Bureau, the Chief Appeals Officer, the Minister for Social Protection, the Minister for Justice, Ireland and the Attorney General. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case came before Ms Justice Mary Rose Gearty on Monday and was adjourned to reappear at the High Court the following week. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice David Barniville, president of the High Court, gave directions on Monday for the case. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA non-statutory inquiry was held by Mr Justice John Jordan, judge in charge of the special care list, who delivered a judgment on it in November. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Barniville said the immediate urgency had been addressed by the availability of a place for the boy and the case will come back in the new year. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case will come back in the new year. (irishtimes.com)
- otherYousef Palani was jailed for life for the murders of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt, and for stabbing Anthony Burke, over a four-day period in Sligo. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Dec2024High Court case seeks damages over State’s ‘systemic failure’ in providing secure settings for vulnerable children
First report of the High Court case; directions hearing before Mr Justice Barniville; CFA confirmed a place for the boy on the morning of the hearing; case adjourned to the new year.
victim, male - 2 Dec2024Father of murderer Yousef Palani challenges decision to stop jobseeker’s and disability benefits
Reports the initial High Court hearing where the judicial review was adjourned to reappear the following week. Details the grounds of the challenge, including the claim that no evidence of criminal activity was produced and that the investigation was carried out without a permitting certificate.
victim, Juma Palani, male, non-irish (judged from name)Juma Palani