{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a0ae6344239db8b8760b8f7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meath TD Calls for All Tusla 'Founded Allegations' to be Passed on to Gardaí - 18/05/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1779096911657-717e1f6a-04e4-42d5-ac61-dbabfb510a72.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>There are calls for all Tusla founded allegations to be passed on to An Garda Síochána.</p><p><br></p><p>A founded allegation means the Child and Family Agency has established that, on the balance of probabilities, child abuse has occurred.</p><p><br></p><p>However, it's not a criminal conviction and, as such, does not automatically form part of a person’s criminal record.</p><p><br></p><p>Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín says these types of allegations should be flagged when someone undergoes Garda vetting and he believes that there should be a legal requirement that all founded allegations that are made against individuals to TUSLA are passed on to the Gardaí.</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Toibin joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}