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Frances Fitzgerald: Investigation into Hassan Khan's death to look at support services provided to the family

Questions are being raised about how support services dealt with the case of a toddler who was fo...
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10.58 17 Oct 2014


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Frances Fitzgerald: Investigation into Hassan Khan's death to look at support services provided to the family

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10.58 17 Oct 2014


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Questions are being raised about how support services dealt with the case of a toddler who was found dead at an apartment in Dublin yesterday.

A post mortem is underway to establish exactly how Hassan Khan died, but it's believed he was stabbed at an apartment in Ballybrack.

Gardai are continuing to question Hassan's mother.

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The Child and Family Agency Tusla says it had contacts with the boy after he was returned to his home following a Child Rescue Ireland alert in August.

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald says the investigation is likely to look at the support given to the family: 

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, have this released a statement this morning on the event describing it as tragic.

Gordon Jeyes, Chief Executive, Tusla – Child and Family Agency, said: “Following the death of a child, particularly in circumstances as tragic as the death of little Hassan, it is important that we all take the time to mourn a life not lived. 

"In the period immediately following Hassan’s death the focus for Tusla will be on supporting those who knew and worked with the little boy and his family.  In due course, the Child and Family Agency will work with any investigating body to provide all information available both in terms of any supports offered previously to the child and his family and any information which may cast light on why this tragic death took place."

 


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