Minister Fitzgerald welcomed the publication today of the findings from HIQA’s first inspection against the National Standards for the Protection and Welfare of Children. The inspection took place in the Carlow/Kilkenny Local Health Area.

Minister Fitzgerald acknowledged the comments made today in the Dublin Children Court, in relation to the detention of young people and she reiterated that substantial reforms have been implemented in relation to the issue.

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