Future of Cork addiction charity thrown into doubt

The Data Protection Commissioner is processing complaints from within the charity about the refusal of management to allow access to personal data

Matt Talbot Adolescent Services treats young people with addiction problems and has been in operation in Cork City for over 20 years. File photo: Dan Linehan

The future of a long-standing Cork charity has been thrown into doubt by a series of inquiries and investigations currently being conducted into its operation. 

The Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) is officially examining a complaint into management at Matt Talbot Addiction Services (MTAS) and the Charities Regulator has issued a direction to produce a large volume of records.