Latest:  SIPTU firefighters have renewed their demand for fire assessments in all properties following the extent of the risks in some buildings being highlighted once again in a documentary broadcast on RTE last night.

Inspections have found shortcomings at some residential centres for people with disabilities, including a failure to notify the chief inspector of an allegation of staff misconduct.

A new report published following an unannounced HIQA inspection in Aras Attracta has found further problems with the facility.