Residents 'not kept safe from all forms of abuse at all times', watchdog finds

The reports were part of a tranche of 30 inspection reports, the majority of which outlined good practice at the various centres. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

Three centres for people with disabilities run by the same provider in the same county have been criticised by the health watchdog, with one facility "not keeping residents safe at all times. from all forms of abuse."

The inspection reports by the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) examined three different centres in Co. Wicklow all run by Sunbeam. Fire safety concerns were also raised by the watchdog.