A number of HSE-operated centres for people with disabilities have been criticised by health watchdog, HIQA. It has also raised concerns about regulatory non-compliance in facilities in the north west.

INSPECTORS checking on residential centres for children in the care system may be required to stay overnight as part of their review process.

THE HSE could be duty bound to report the death of a child linked to the care system within 48 hours of the event, under new guidelines unveiled yesterday.

A report on children in care has found serious deficits in standards aimed at safeguarding vunerable children.