Report: Attacks and bullying at HSE-run homes

A CHILD being cared for in a home run by the Health Service Executive (HSE) was removed by a parent for his own safety following a serious physical assault.

A report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) also found aggression levels between children and the outside community were high and that two of the youngsters were involved in criminal activity locally.

In a second HSE-run home, bullying between two children escalated to the point where one child sought medical assistance.