In positive news for County Roscommon the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has praised the standard of care provided at four services for people with disabilities in the region.
Three centres, run by the Brothers of Charity, were found to be compliant in the vast majority of areas analysed.
One of the centres inspected by the health watchdog was the Bramble Services, which provides residential and respite services for up to ten people with mild to severe intellectual disabilities who may fall within the autism spectrum.
Also assessed were the Laurel Services, which have two premises for five people with intellectual disabilities, Evergreen Services,(in which there was no residents) and Oak Services (in which there was one resident).