Files explaining why girl was not removed are missing

The HSE is missing vital files explaining why a decision to remove ‘Grace’ from an abusive foster home in 1996 was ignored after one of the alleged abusers contacted the Department of Health.

The situation is outlined in an independent State report published by Disabilities Minister Finian McGrath on Tuesday after months of repeated delays.

The report outlines a series of concerns over how the HSE has failed to address allegations that a woman with severe intellectual disabilities was repeatedly raped and forced to live in a cubbyhole by her foster family from 1989 to 2009.