Children in care moved by HSE ‘to save money’

Some children in residential care are being moved to unsuitable placements by the HSE so it can save money, social care managers have claimed.

The Irish Association of Social Care Management (IASCM) listed a number of instances reported to it by different centres around the country where children were moved, sometimes at short notice, against their wishes.

The IASCM represents care providers in the private, public, and voluntary sector and at a conference in Dublin yesterday, they said decisions appeared to be made “by accountants” instead of being taken in the best interests of children.