Ukrainian child lost both parents in Ireland, Kildare court told
Published 21st Aug 2026, 20:00 GMT
The child currently lives with a family friend
A Ukrainian child, aged between 10 and 15 has lost both parents since the family grouping came to Ireland, Naas District Court was told.
Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, sought an extension of a care order.
Judge Michael Connellan was told that the child’s mother died in 2023 and the father died this year.
The child is currently residing with a family friend and the child had another family member who is living in New Zealand. A representative of Tusla applied for an extension to an interim care order.
The representative told the court that it is hoped that the child will be adopted in New Zealand.
Judge Connellan granted an extension to the order.