Grace report: Chair of investigation commission refused to contact families before publication

Farrelly report found there was a 'fundamental failure' by the South Eastern Health Board and the HSE in their duty of care to Grace, a severely intellectually disabled young woman who was in foster care.

The chair of commission of investigation into the 'Grace' abuse foster case refused to contact the families and witnesses involved before her final report was published and instead suggested a press release be sent out.

The report found there was a "fundamental failure" by the South Eastern Health Board and the HSE in their duty of care to Grace, a severely intellectually disabled young woman who was in foster care.