Probe into foster care abuse

THE Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is investigating 19 allegations made against foster carers in Dublin North West and North Central, including some of a sexual nature.

Probe into foster care abuse

Four of the investigations are under way in Dublin North West and 15 in Dublin North Central, according to documents released to the Irish Examiner by HIQA under Freedom of Information legislation.

The allegations came to light during a review of fostering services in seven local health areas, three in Dublin and four in Cork. HIQA expects to publish a report of its findings in the next two months.

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