Hiqa finds 'unexplained delays' in reporting child abuse

The Health Information and Quality Authority found unexplained delays in notifying gardaí about suspected child abuse. File image. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

Unexplained delays in notifying gardaí about suspected child abuse and an absence of evidence of garda vetting for staff have been highlighted in inspections of child protection services in Cavan/Monaghan and Kerry.