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'Grace' is the pseudonym of a woman, now in her 40s, who has been in the care of the State all her life

Calls for Grace report author to come before committee

TDs have repeated their calls for the author of the Farrelly Commission into the Grace foster abuse case to come before an Oireachtas committee to explain her findings, saying the case is "a litmus test" for how vulnerable people are treated in Ireland.

Politics • 07 May

Conclusions have over the past fortnight resulted in significant criticism from Government, opposition parties, campaign groups and whistleblowers who were originally involved in uncovering the case (Stock image)

'Grace' report: Questions after unprecedented statement

Two weeks on from the publication of the near decade-long Farrelly Commission investigation into the 'Grace' foster home abuse case, and questions are still being asked about its findings, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Analysis and Comment • 30 Apr

'Grace' is the pseudonym of a woman now in her 40s who has been in the care of the State all her life (Stock image)

Minister to meet 'Grace' solicitor on report concerns

Minister for Children Equality and Disability Norma Foley is to meet the solicitor who represents the interests of 'Grace', the woman at the centre of the Farrelly Commission of Investigation report.

Ireland • 29 Apr

'The systematic failures of huge areas of the State are clear in the report,' Minister Jack Chambers said

Some concern in Cabinet over 'Grace' report - Chambers

The Minister for Public Expenditure has acknowledged there had been some concern in the Cabinet over the nature of the Farrelly Commission's report examining the 'Grace' foster abuse case.

Politics • 17 Apr

Grace was the top baby girl name for last year, while Jack retains the top spot for boys again

Jack keeps top spot as most popular boys' name

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Jack is the most popular boys' name for the seventh year in a row, while Grace was the most popular name for girls.

Business • 23 Feb 24

'Grace' has met members of the Farrelly Commission

'Grace' inquiry begins hearing from key witnesses

The Commission of Investigation into the care of 'Grace' has met the vulnerable young woman and has begun hearing from witnesses, according to the commission's Interim Report, which has been seen by RTÉ's This Week.

News • 15 Nov 17

The PAC will seek advise on whether they can question the authors of the report which was commissioned by the HSE

PAC seek to question authors of HSE 'Grace' report

The PAC is to seek legal advice on whether they can question the authors of a Deloitte report on the funding of the care of 'Grace', a vulnerable young woman who was left in a foster home for almost 20 years despite a succession of sexual abuse allegations.

Ireland • 12 Oct 17

The whistleblower, who works in the service provider caring for Grace, has expressed concern over the omission of a table from the report

Whistleblower raises questions over HSE 'Grace' report

A whistleblower in the case of 'Grace' has raised questions over a HSE-commissioned report into the vulnerable young woman's care, which was submitted to the Public Accounts Committee during the week.

News • 01 Oct 17

PAC told report into 'Grace' case is further delayed

PAC hears report into 'Grace' case further delayed

The Public Accounts Committee has heard that a Deloitte audit report into claims of funding cuts to the organisation employing people who made protected disclosures in the 'Grace' case is further delayed.

Ireland • 13 Jul 17

Tony O'Brien said he had no hesitation in apologising on behalf of the HSE to the whistleblowers

HSE 'yet to apologise' to whistleblowers in Grace case

The whistleblowers who first brought the 'Grace' case to light have said that the Health Service Executive has yet to communicate any apology directly to them.

Grace • 15 Jun 17

'Grace' whistleblower wants opportunity to challenge evidence given to committee by HSE

'Grace' whistleblower requests PAC appearance

The whistleblower who first brought the case of a young woman with intellectual disabilities known as 'Grace' to the PAC has asked to appear at the committee in person for the first time to challenge evidence given by the HSE.

Ireland • 30 Apr 17

Mr Justice Kelly said the treatment of 'Grace' was a scandal

High Court approves €6.3m settlement for 'Grace'

The High Court president has described as a scandal the treatment of a young woman with intellectual disabilities who was left in the care of a foster family for 20 years despite physical abuse, gross neglect and possible sexual abuse.

grace • 27 Apr 17

An intellectually disabled woman, Grace, was left in a home at the centre of abuse allegations for 13 years after other residents were removed

Whistleblower: HSE has questions to answer before PAC

A whistleblower in the case of 'Grace' has told RTÉ that she looks forward to the Health Service Executive coming before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to clarify what she described as "less-than-complete" and "less-than-accurate" evidence.

Ireland • 12 Mar 17

The young woman's sister spoke to RTÉ's Prime Time

Sister of southeast foster home survivor raises concern

The sister of a child with intellectual disabilities who spent time in the southeast foster home at the centre of sexual abuse allegations has raised concerns over the terms of reference of the official inquiry into the home.

News • 10 Mar 17

'Grace' was left in a foster home in the southeast for almost 20 years despite a succession of sexual abuse allegations

Colm Ó Mongáin: Questions remain for HSE over 'Grace'

RTÉ's Colm Ó Mongáin investigates the many questions that remain for the HSE to answer in the 'Grace' case.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Mar 17

Families remain disappointed with 'Grace' terms of reference

A solicitor who has been approached by a significant number of wider families affected by the 'Grace' foster home scandal says they remain disappointed with the new Terms of Reference for the "Grace" Commission of Investigation.

Investigations Unit • 07 Jun 19

HSE Director General Tony O'Brien appeared before the Public Accounts' Committee

PAC seeks clarity from HSE chief over 'Grace' answers

Members of the Public Accounts' Committee have criticised HSE Director General Tony O'Brien for giving the committee "misleading", "inaccurate" and "incomplete" information about the 'Grace' case.

News • 09 Mar 17

'Grace': The Revised Terms of Reference

RTÉ Investigates has seen the draft term of reference to be brought before the Dail later today. They are as follows:

Investigations Unit • 10 Mar 17

Finian McGrath thanked TDs for their contributions on the terms

Path cleared for 'Grace' inquiry to begin work

The Oireachtas has passed without objection revised terms of reference for the commission of investigation into the case of a woman known as 'Grace' and 46 others at a foster home in the southeast.

Politics • 09 Mar 17

Dáil to debate revised terms of 'Grace' inquiry

The Cabinet has approved a draft order which includes the revised terms of reference setting out the work of the commission of investigation into the 'Grace' case.

News • 09 Mar 17

Young woman continued visits to South East foster home until 2015

It has emerged that a young woman with intellectual disabilities continued to visit the 'Grace' foster home in the southeast up until 2015.

Investigations Unit • 10 Mar 17

The issue was raised last night during a Dáil debate

Young woman continued to visit 'Grace' foster home

It has emerged that a young woman with intellectual disabilities continued to visit the 'Grace' foster home in the southeast up until 2015.

News • 08 Mar 17

Commission of Investigation will look only at case of 'Grace'.

Families of former service users who availed of care services at a foster home in the southeast have reacted angrily to news that the upcoming commission of investigation will only examine one case.

Investigations Unit • 10 Mar 17

Barnardos has said it is outraged that the terms of reference are so narrow

'Grace' inquiry criticised for being too narrow

Minister of State with Responsibility for Disabilities Finian McGrath has said Cabinet has agreed the terms of reference for the commission of investigation into a foster home in the southeast.

News • 07 Mar 17

Terms of Reference for the Commission of Investigation

Here is an edited version of the terms of reference for the Commission of Investigation into Grace's case.

Investigations Unit • 10 Mar 17