Ireland Case No. 3356Secure care order (non-compliance by Tusla) · Co. Dublin · 14 Apr 2026
Mid-teens minor missing from care involved in crack cocaine manufacture, High Court hears
A vulnerable minor in his mid-teens, subject to a court order directing Tusla to place him in secure care, was reported missing from temporary accommodation amid concerns he is being 'groomed and used' by a criminal gang and involved in the manufacture of crack cocaine. Judge John Jordan described the case as 'absurd', noting Tusla was unaware of the child's location.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court14 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatThe minor is in his mid-teens (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe minor was reported missing from his temporary accommodation (irishtimes.com)
- whatThere are concerns of his involvement in the manufacturing of crack cocaine (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe child is involved in the consumption, manufacture and sale of drugs (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe child is regularly reported missing from care (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe minor is subject to a court order directing Tusla to place him in secure care (irishtimes.com)
- courtTusla was unaware of the child's location (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe mother wants the child in secure care as soon as possible (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Apr2026Concerns that minor missing from care involved in manufacture of crack cocaine, court hears
Reports on a High Court hearing where Judge John Jordan reviewed the secure care case of a mid-teens minor missing from care and allegedly involved in crack cocaine manufacture, describing the situation as 'absurd' and noting Tusla's non-compliance due to a lack of available beds.
victim, mid-teens, male