The whistleblower at the centre of the so-called ‘Grace case’ has criticised the delay in setting up a statutory inquiry into the case.
A report into the foster home in the South East was handed in to the government at the end of August.
A report in the Irish Times claims the whistleblower responsible for highlighting the case of a woman known as Grace has said they’re frustrated and disappointed at the lack of progress.
Grace – who has intellectual disabilities – was left in a foster home in the South East from 1989 until 2009 despite the fact that other foster children had been removed by 1996.
It’s alleged she was subjected to sexual abuse over the two decades.
The Government appointed senior counsel Conor Dignam in June 2015 to examine the treatment of Grace and his report was handed into government at the end of August this year.
Back in February Taoiseach Enda Kenny committed to establishing a commission of investigation – but eight months on, that commission has yet to receive its terms of reference.
According to the article, the whistleblower- who was one of Grace’s social workers – has expressed serious concerns that it could be years before we have any answers to what went on.
Kilkenny/Carlow TD John McGuinness has also criticised the delays saying they are completely unacceptable.
He’s told KCLR News this inquiry can’t be allowed to drag on for years like other investigations.
Deputy McGuinness says ‘Grace’ and the other children and young people involved deserve more than that.
