Claims of abuse not probed in care centre

Major shortcomings have been found by the State’s health watchdog in a Health Service Executive (HSE)-run centre for people with disabilities in Dublin.

It was the third inspection of the facility, at Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, by the Health Information and Quality Authority since 2015. The inspection was unannounced.

On the day of the most recent inspection last November — it was undertaken to consider a registration decision — there were 28 residents in the two separate buildings, which can accommodate 33 residents.