Alcohol a factor for four in five care cases

ALCOHOL and substance misuse was a factor for four out of five at-risk children who were put into special care, according to a report on childcare services in Ireland.

The review of 59 children put in special care over two years examined their history, health, education and risk factors associated when they also left care.

According to the Children Acts Advisory Board report, health chiefs need to review the low levels of admission to special care and the poor outcomes for some minors and whether this is acceptable.