HSE vows to make crèche reports more easily available
13/03/2006 - 08:12:29The Health Service Executive has reportedly promised to make inspection reports on childcare facilities more easily available to parents.
Reports this morning said the promise followed difficulties by the media in securing such documents.
The Irish Times says it has secured 400 inspection reports over the past few months after paying substantial search and retrieval charges.
The reports relate to childcare facilities in Dublin and surrounding areas and show that a majority are in breach of pre-school regulations.
The issues highlighted include dirty or unsanitary premises, unsafe storage of hazardous materials, inadequate fire procedures and a lack of proper supervision.
