Judge warns vulnerable woman could 'end up dead' unless 'substandard' care plan is addressed

The High Court has given the HSE until Friday to devise a better care plan for a vulnerable young woman than a "completely substandard" arrangement where she can leave a care unit and access street drugs daily.

Judge warns vulnerable woman could 'end up dead' unless 'substandard' care plan is addressed

The High Court has given the HSE until Friday to devise a better care plan for a vulnerable young woman than a "completely substandard" arrangement where she can leave a care unit and access street drugs daily.

A proposal to provide the woman with a dedicated keyworker for eight hours weekly is not a solution, the court president, Mr Justice Peter Kelly said.

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