Report shows worrying findings on children's home

The Irish Social Services Inspectorate Report into the controversial Newtown House has found that the centre had failed to meet the standards required for residential care institutions.

A routine report into the residential care centre for children in Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow, was hastily brought forward following concerns raised by the Minister for Children, Mary Hanafin, following alleged reports of misconduct by certain members of staff at the centre.