Anger at shortfalls in disability services

A COMPLETE absence of standards and inspection in disability services in Ireland is similar to shortfalls in childcare, it was claimed yesterday.

Inclusion Ireland, the association for people with intellectual disabilities, said the lack of inspection in crèches and child care, exposed by the Irish Examiner recently, also applied to disability services.

The association is expected to raise the issue with Minister of State for Health Tim O'Malley at its annual general meeting in Limerick this weekend.