Summitto gauge extent of abuse

Senior HSE officials are set to hold a major summit on Tuesday over concerns the Áras Attracta scandal could be repeated in more of the country’s 900-plus residential institutions.

Summitto gauge extent of abuse

National director of social care, Pat Healy, confirmed the move after full details of the abuse scandal at the home for people with intellectual disabilities was revealed.

In a statement setting out the HSE’s response to the crisis, Mr Healy — who has come under pressure to resign due to the revelations, despite only being in his role for a year — said the summit will be held in Dublin and will include officials from across the health service.

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