Watchdog uncovers ‘failings’ in foster services

Inspections of foster care services in Co Mayo have found that watchdogs had to issue an immediate action plan due to a number of serious failings in the area.

Inspectors found that for a small number of children, there was a delay in responding to early warning signs of possible abuse, and that some protective measures taken were inadequate.

“As a result, some children experienced unsafe placements for a significant period of time.”