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# FOSTER CARE ABUSE

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Michael Noonan’s handling of the ‘Grace' case will be examined next year

‘Grace’ was left in an abusive foster home in the southeast of the country for 20 years.

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Nov 16th 2017, 8:37 AM

Woman with intellectual disabilties left in foster home for two years after claims of sexual abuse

Yesterday, Cabinet was informed about new disability protocols which will cost €7 million per year.

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Mar 29th 2017, 7:00 AM