HIQA criticises Kilkenny residential centre

The Health Information and Quality Authority is strongly criticising a residential centre for people with disabilities in Kilkenny.

Following an unannounced inspection in June, St Patrick’s Centre just outside Kilkenny city, was found in breach of regulations in six out of nine outcomes inspected including certain safety areas, with serious and immediate fire safety risks..

The report says the fire safety risks had not been addressed and some of the premises were found to be unsanitary and in a poor state of repair.