HSE: "more detailed" probe likely at care unit

The HSE has signalled that "a more detailed investigation will be required" into complaints at a care unit for people with intellectual disabilities where 11 workers have been placed on leave.

The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) has already carried out an inspection of St Anne’s Centre near Roscrea after receiving complaints about the care of patients.

The centre is operated by the Daughters of Charity, which said it received complaints from a former worker last Monday about care practices at two units.