Asylum Seeker Arrested After Alleged Rape of 10-Year-Old Near Dublin Migrant Center

A 10-year-old girl in foster care in Dublin was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man in his 30s, believed to be an asylum seeker and International Protection Accommodation Services applicant from Africa. The incident occurred on the grounds outside the Citywest Hotel, recently purchased by the Irish government to serve as the country's largest refugee accommodation center housing around 2,000 migrants. The girl, who had absconded from a planned recreational trip with Tusla staff, was not residing at the hotel but was found after the assault and is currently receiving care. Police arrested the suspect at the scene and are conducting an ongoing investigation, while Tusla confirmed the girl's involvement in a serious incident. The incident has sparked protests outside the hotel with demonstrators expressing outrage and concerns about migrant-related safety issues in the community. Authorities have deployed Garda Public Order Units to manage the protests and maintain order.