Health board must be investigated, says support group

SUPPORT group One in Four yesterday demanded an independent inquiry into how a health board in the southern half of the country dealt with allegations of child abuse against a school dentist employed by them.

Maeve Lewis, executive director with the charity, said: “I do not believe that the HSE itself could carry out an inquiry as it would seem that the health board dealt with the situation inappropriately.

“An inquiry is also necessary as it would appear that the number of alleged victims could be much higher than what have already come forward. These people need supports.”