Care workers and HSE staff who “blatantly” failed vulnerable young children under their care could face criminal charges.

The role of alcohol in the abuse of children must urgently be addressed, writes Fiona Ryan

Danny Talbot had the behaviour of a two-year-old when he was first placed in care at the age of nine: he could not wash himself, use the toilet, or chew his food.

A summary of the report into the HSI failings by Independent Child Death Review Group.

Daniel McAnaspie was failed repeatedly through a lack of support services.