Inspection of 24 September 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) International police vetting was not available for 2 staff members who had resided outside of the Irish jurisdiction for more than 6 consecutive months as adults. (3) Following a review of the staff files it was apparent that the following information was not available for staff members who worked directly with the children in advance of them commencing employment in the service: Police vetting procedures were not available for 2 staff members. (4) One staff member whose file was reviewed and who works directly with children in the service did not have evidence on file of having an appropriate childcare qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications, or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action (d) & (3) Two staff members produced their police vetting. They are now in their files. (4) Staff member sent her qualification to registered provider. She graduated in June. It is now in her file. Preventive Action (d)& (3) Always check staff files are up to date. (4) Always check staff files are up to date and new qualifications are on file
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (b) An up-to-date record was not kept of the number, type and maintenance of the firefighting equipment and smoke alarms in the premises
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action (b) An appointment was made straight away. Fire extinguishers were serviced. Registered provider is still waiting on smoke alarms appointment. Preventive Action (b) Check maintenance records for smoke alarms & fire extinguishers records
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 19, 23, 25.