HSE admits full responsibility for teens’ deaths

THE Health Service Executive (HSE) has admitted full responsibility for the tragic deaths of two young people while in the care of the state.

The health authority yesterday published reports into the deaths of 17-year-old David Foley and a mother-of-two Tracey Fay, 18 who both died from drug overdoses.

The HSE also confirmed it has commenced a review to determine whether disciplinary action against staff is appropriate.