Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating allegations of sexual assault in a Kildare crèche.
A complaint makes claims that two children were sexually assaulted by a staff member.
According to The Independent, the complaints were made by two different parents.
The Gardaí confirmed that they are working with Tusla on the investigation. At the moment, the well-known crèche remains open.
The parents of the children remaining in the crèche have been made aware of the allegations.
A source close to the crèche said the matter is being treated “extremely seriously”.
A Garda spokesperson said:
“An Garda Síochána is investigating a complaint and is currently working with Tusla.”
“The investigation is at an early stage and is of a sensitive nature and we are therefore not in a position to comment any further as this is an ongoing investigation.”
No arrests have been made.
