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	The Chief Executive of Tusla has said that it is unacceptable that children in asylum centres are at risk of abuse.</p>
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	It comes after a Hiqa report published yesterday highlighted fears for safety of children in direct provision.</p>
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	Some 229 children were subject to referrals over child protection and welfare concerns between August 2013 and August 2014.</p>
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	In 18 cases, abuse fears were so serious they were notified to garda&iacute; by child protection workers.</p>
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	Chief Executive of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, Gordon Jeyes said they will ensure that agreed reforms will be implemented.</p>
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	&quot;It is not acceptable. It is not good enough. We should have got it right the first time,&quot; said Mr Jeyes.</p>
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	&quot;I am telling you and I will be accountable to the public that we are directly intervening in those areas that if the agreed reforms are not implemented as consistently and effectively as we want.&quot;</p>
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	<a href="http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/children-at-risk-of-abuse-in-asylum-centres-unacceptable-say-tusla-678858.html">http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/children-at-risk-of-abuse-in-asylum-centres-unacceptable-say-tusla-678858.html</a></p>
