Ballydowd

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Hiqa questions management of allegations at Ballydowd

A new inspection report into the country’s main special care centre for children has found that allegations against staff were not always managed appropriately, although, in general, conditions at Ballydowd appear to be improving.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2016

Isolation units to be reviewed after report of children 'forced to urinate on floor'

Health chiefs have been ordered to review the use of isolation units for troubled teenagers in light of a damning inspection of a care home.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2015

Hiqa finds Dublin care unit locking youngsters in rooms without mattresses overnight

An inspection of the Ballydowd Special Care Unit in Dublin has highlighted problems with some of the care provided to young people there.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

Learning from past mistakes and looking to the future with hope

On the second day of the ‘Irish Examiner’ series looking at the placement of Irish children overseas, Noel Baker visits Ballydowd, the country’s top special care centre, and Kibble in Scotland. Supported by the Mary Raftery Fund.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2014

Ballydowd

Hiqa questions management of allegations at Ballydowd

Isolation units to be reviewed after report of children 'forced to urinate on floor'

Hiqa finds Dublin care unit locking youngsters in rooms without mattresses overnight

Learning from past mistakes and looking to the future with hope

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Mick Clifford

Ballydowd

Hiqa questions management of allegations at Ballydowd

Isolation units to be reviewed after report of children 'forced to urinate on floor'

Hiqa finds Dublin care unit locking youngsters in rooms without mattresses overnight

Learning from past mistakes and looking to the future with hope

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Mick Clifford

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