Senior judge demands explanation from HSE over man with 'history of paedophilia' being allowed to move freely

A senior judge has demanded a “very full” explanation from the HSE about why a psychiatrically ill man with a “long history of paedophilia” could leave a hospital to move freely within the community at least four months after reports warned he is a danger to children.

Senior judge demands explanation from HSE over man with 'history of paedophilia' being allowed to move freely

By Ann O'Loughlin

A senior judge has demanded a “very full” explanation from the HSE about why a psychiatrically ill man with a “long history of paedophilia” could leave a hospital to move freely within the community at least four months after reports warned he is a danger to children.

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