Concern has been expressed within government that the Commission of Inquiry into the abuse of an intellectually disabled woman called ‘Grace’ has so far cost €7m and has been severely delayed. Ministers are keen to conclude the inquiry established in 2016 following serious allegations about the neglect of ‘Grace’. She is an intellectually disabled young woman left in a foster home in the southeast for 20 years despite concerns about physical and sexual abuse. Amid government frustrations, the commission has submitted two “substantive” interim reports in January and March which are now being considered by the Attorney General ahead of their intended publication. The Department of Health confirmed the two ministers are considering the interim reports with publication subject to the Attorney General.

Source: Irish Examiner April 26, 2021 05:30 UTC