Children at abuse risk over lack of services

Hundreds of children were left vulnerable to abuse because of inadequate services in parts of Cork City and county, it has emerged.

An investigation published by the Ombudsman for Children found the HSE did not do all it could to protect children left in ‘at-risk’ situations in the sprawling Cork North Lee area.

It extends from Ballyvourney to Youghal, and covers Macroom, Midleton, and Cobh, as well as the city’s northside.