# Irish gangs target girls in care as secure places remain limited

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/revealed-the-evil-strategy-used-by-sophisticated-grooming-gangs-to-target-vulnerable-girls-the-length-and-breadth-of-ireland-before-subjecting-them-to-a-life-of-hell-at-the-hands-of-depraved-preda/
- Published: 2026-10-26T23:06:29+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T23:22:29+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16235953/The-EVIL-strategy-used-sophisticated-grooming-gangs-target-vulnerable-girls-length-breadth-Ireland-subjecting-life-hell-hands-depraved-predatory-men.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Vulnerable children in care are being targeted for sexual exploitation.
- A 14-year-old’s case raised urgent concerns about protection.
- Staff shortages leave only 15 of 26 special-care beds open.

## Summary

Organised criminal networks are reported to be targeting vulnerable girls in Irish State care, drawing them to gatherings where they may be given alcohol and drugs and sexually exploited. The report links the warning to a 14-year-old girl’s case, in which the State agency could not find her a place in secure special care, prompting concern about protection for children at risk.

Researchers say gangs may identify girls living in residential care, arrange to meet them and take them to private homes or hotels where men are waiting. Garda sources also describe minors being drawn into exploitation through dating apps, drugs and debts; the article says only 15 of Ireland’s 26 special-care beds are open because of staff shortages.

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