INCLUSION IRELAND DISAPPOINTED WITH BROTHERS OF CHARITY GALWAY REPORTS

Date Published: 12-Dec-2007

Inclusion Ireland, the National Association for people with disabilities, is disappointed and angry following the publication of a report into abuse at Brothers of Charity facilities in GalwayYesterday the HSE published the report into abuse at the Brothers of Charity, Kilcornan in Clarinbridge and the Holy Family School in Renmore, between 1965 and 1998It revealed that 21 people brought allegations of physical and sexual abuse against 11 Brothers, 4 lay workers and 3 past service users of the Brothers of Charity2 convictions were secured following the inquiryHowever, Inclusion Ireland says national standards and independent inspection of residential centres across Ireland still have not been implementedAccording to the agency, in 2007, 400 children with disabilities were living in residential settings, which were not inspected by an independent bodyCEO of Inclusion Ireland, Deirdre Carroll says they're angry that inspections have not been implemented despite their recommendations