Judge Keenan Johnson described Peter Keaney, 55, as being "like a man possessed" during the incident at the Sonas retirement home, Ballymahon Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, shortly before 8pm on April 29th, 2024.

The High Court was previously told that it was 'very clear' the man does not want to go to a nursing home

The incident happened at the Sonas home, Ballymahon Road, Athlone, shortly before 8pm on April 29th, 2024

Aperee's total liabilities as of Monday stand at €3.97 million while a purchaser willing to pay in excess of that figure has been found, it is claimed

She died in the early hours of Wednesday at a nursing home in Fahan, Co Donegal following a long illness.

The High Court heard the woman, who has been granted formal power of attorney, is concerned her brother is attempting to manipulate and control their mother

The operator of the 118-bed Northwood Residential Home had sought an increase in the rate per resident which it receives under the scheme

There was no opposition from either the company nor any other party to the application to confirm Mr De Lacy's appointment.

At the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), Adjudicator, David James Murphy found that Vanessa Rodrigues Linhan was subjected to “serious racial and sexual harassment which made her legitimately fear for her safety”

The letter of regret was read out in the High Court as the family of Noel O’Sullivan, Ballinlough, Cork settled on confidential terms a legal action over his death

The issue arose between the 90-year-old's son and daughter over a decision to take him out of a nursing home

The plaintiff claimed she had been 'scapegoated' for a negative review given by Hiqa following an inspection of the nursing home last September

St Mary's, a former nursing home, is reopening as a 40-bed facility with space for up to 220 people

In an affidavit to the court she claims that last month she was, without any notice, summarily dismissed from her job, and was "escorted off" the nursing home.