Abuse allegation had 'catastrophic' impact on life of care worker

A HSE care worker who also fostered children told a court a child sexual abuse allegation, which he denied, had a "catastrophic" impact on his life.

The man, a married father of four, had his access to children, including his own grandchild, restricted following the allegation, which a Tusla appeals committee deemed to be "founded".

However, in a case which highlighted inadequacies in how the child and family agency dealt with the claims, the High Court quashed the appeals committee ruling.

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