Child protection concerns unresolved

Eleven child protection concerns relating to teenage girls housed in a secure residential centre in Cork were notified to social services over a 12-month period, according to a report by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

While inspectors were satisfied the concerns were reported in line with protocol, they were critical of the fact that managers at the home remained unaware of what was happening in relation to three of the concerns, which were outstanding from May 2012.

Another child protection notification, categorised as ongoing since Mar 2013 was of “particular concern” inspectors said, because of the seriousness of the allegations “and the potential for other girls in special care units to be at risk”.