Two children set to sue in horrific family neglect case
Given the full and unequivocal nature of the HSE’s apology this week regarding a series of failings over 15 years in what has become known as the Roscommon abuse case, it is thought likely that the case will be settled outside court.
A report published earlier this week has revealed how, despite repeated warnings and concerns over a 15-year period, the local health board repeatedly failed to remove the children from the care of their parents.
News of the likely legal action emerged amid the continuing fallout from the publication of the report into the abuse endured by the six children in the family.
Government-appointed Child Rapporteur Geoffrey Shannon led calls for accountability within the HSE, while Minister for Children Barry Andrews said that health service staff who failed in their duties “will face the consequences”.
