HIQA inspection finds overcrowding and fire safety issues at Sligo IPAS centre (oceanfm.ie)

• HIQA inspection of Milligan Court IPAS centre, Sligo, found overcrowding with families sharing bedrooms not meeting housing standards.
• Concerns also raised about fire evacuation, risk management, and recording of special support needs.
• Centre houses 181 residents (90 children) in family apartments; provider submitted compliance plan.

"HIQA's inspection of Milligan Court IPAS centre in Sligo found it largely compliant with national standards but raised concerns about overcrowding, fire evacuation procedures, risk management, and recording of special support needs. The centre houses 181 residents, including 90 children, in family apartments. The provider has submitted a compliance plan."