Grace files: We have reports but we need accountability, fast

A report published today opens the lid on the shocking abuse and neglect of a child and young adult left languishing in a foster care home, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

FINALLY, finally, we have revealed the true and horrific scale of the sexual abuse and neglect which was allowed to befall an intellectually disabled child.

Put up for adoption, only to fall into the foster care system because of her disability, she was left exposed to the most savage, disgusting, vile abuse for 20 years.