Inspection of foster care services in Cork has found major non-compliances

Foster care service in Cork does not have enough carers, some are still unassessed and health watchdog HIQA said it was not sure that children would not be placed with a carer already facing an allegation of abuse, reports Noel Baker.

In one case highlighted in a new inspection report, a fourth child was placed with carers who were the subject of a previous allegation and more recent complaints, with HIQA asking Tusla to escalate it to ensure the safeguarding arrangements in place were sufficient.