29th May 2013
HIQA has published its latest inspection report on the three Children Detention Schools at Oberstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. It found positive improvements, particularly in relating to a decline in the use of single separation, but some issues remain relating to:
Access the report of the inspection carried out 18/19 December 2012 here.
IPRT highlighted some of the main issues identified during the previous inspection (21-30 Nov 2011) here.
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.