Fresh case of alleged foster sex abuse

Children in a foster home in the West of Ireland were left in the care of a foster family for several years, despite serious allegations of sexual abuse arising against one family member.

In a story which has striking similarities to the case of “Grace”, who was subjected to savage rape and abuse for 20 years in a foster home in Waterford, the foster family at the centre of this case has, until recently, continued to provide some support services.

The details of the fresh allegations were revealed in an RTÉ Investigations Unit report, Failure to Foster Care, which was broadcast last night.