No replacement beds for troubled teens

NO replacement beds have been provided for troubled teenagers requiring secure care following the closure of the state’s main special care unit last year.

The news comes in light of strong criticism of the HSE following the deaths of teenagers David Foley, Tracey Fay and, most recently, Daniel McAnaspie, all of whom were in the care of the state.

It has now emerged that since the controversial closure of Ballydowd, no alternative special care places have been provided.