Hiqa finds 'significant concerns' about residents' safety during inspection of disability centre

A high level of non-compliance with regulations was also noted during the inspection at a centre operated by the Cope Foundation in Cork City. Picture: Sam Boal / © RollingNews.ie

Twenty of 27 centres for people with disabilities were found to be non-compliant with regulations and standards during inspections conducted by the Health and Information Quality Authority (Hiqa).

Eleven of the 20 non-compliant centres included in Hiqa's latest disability services report, published on Thursday, are operated by the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland CLG.