Care Services
Seanad Éireann — 2025-04-29
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Tom Clonan (IND), University of Dublin

I thank the Minister of State for coming in.
I want to raise here again the case of Caitlin Hassan. Caitlin's mum, Louise Hassan, is here in the Visitors Gallery. Caitlin Hassan was sexually assaulted while in the care of Avista healthcare. Since the assault she has had no supports and is currently at home with Louise. Caitlin is deeply traumatised and cannot dress or get out of the bed. She is a young woman who has been completely failed by the State in exactly the same way as in the Grace case.

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Sitting date: 2025-04-29