More than 40 lawsuits set to be filed against Dublin crèche

The cases regarding alleged child neglect are being taken against Hyde & Seek, which was the subject of an RTÉ Investigates programme broadcast in 2019

Tusla said the majority of the 4,000 early years registered services across the country demonstrate significant levels of compliance

More than 40 lawsuits will be filed against a Dublin crèche over the alleged mistreatment of children, according to a solicitor representing the affected families.

Kathrin Coleman, a senior litigation solicitor with Coleman Legal, said she expected her firm to be taking “in excess of 40” cases against Hyde & Seek over claims of neglect and emotional distress. At present, at least 35 cases have been filed in the High Court by Coleman.

The crèche ...