Hiqa criticises two Cork COPE Foundation centres over absent residents and missing money

One house that accommodated 11 residents was not staffed during the day.

The reports by the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) follow inspections of the Cork City South 1 and Cork City South 3 Cope facilities during the summer.

Two COPE Foundation centres in Cork City have been severely criticised by the health watchdog after inspections found issues ranging from unexplained absences by residents and a "substantial" amount of money belonging to a resident going missing.

The reports by the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) follow inspections of the Cork City South 1 and Cork City South 3 Cope facilities during the summer.