Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4499Contempt of court (non-compliance with High Court orders for special care beds)

Tusla faces contempt proceedings over failure to find special care beds for two children

Tusla faces contempt of court proceedings in the High Court for failing to comply with orders to find special care beds for two vulnerable children. Tusla will admit noncompliance but contests whether a declaration of contempt should be made.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatTusla faces contempt of court proceedings for failing to comply with a High Court order to find special care beds for two vulnerable children. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeNeither order has been complied with because no beds are available at any of the State's three secure care units. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeTusla says the reasons for its noncompliance were complex, multifactorial and longstanding. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe children, through their mothers, seek a declaration that Tusla is in contempt of the court's orders. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtTwo special care orders were made for the children in recent weeks by Mr Justice John Jordan. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtTusla's counsel said Tusla would admit its noncompliance with the orders and that this would not be an issue in the proceedings. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge listed the matter for hearing in December. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe minor was arrested by gardaí for driving a vehicle that was not theirs and tested positive for cocaine. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherTusla apologised to the court for the noncompliance. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherTusla's case is that a declaration of contempt should not be made in these circumstances. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherOne bed might become available in December and another in January, depending on the discharge of other children. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Nov2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Tusla faces contempt of court case for failing to find special care beds for two children

    Covers a case management hearing before Ms Justice Emily Egan on Tuesday 25 November 2025. Tusla apologised for the noncompliance and the contempt hearing was listed for December, though the judge was urged to bring the parties back before Christmas.