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Nursing group at centre of RTÉ undercover exposé makes €8m operating profit in 2024

Nursing group at centre of RTÉ undercover exposé makes €8m operating profit in 2024

In June of this year, an undercover RTÉ Investigates exposé into the standard of care provided at Emeis Ireland’s Beneavin Manor at Glasnevin in Dublin and The Residence Portlaoise sparked a public and political outcry.

Nursing home resident 'practically bled dry' by carer who stole over €82k from his bank accounts

Nursing home resident 'practically bled dry' by carer who stole over €82k from his bank accounts

Evidence was heard that Dawn Lambert had stolen a total of €82,804 from Patrick Maher (82) in Bray, Co Wicklow

Physiotherapist at Dublin nursing home struck off over failure to disclose UK suspension

Physiotherapist at Dublin nursing home struck off over failure to disclose UK suspension

An inquiry heard the physiotherapist had provided false responses when filling out forms about whether he had ever been registered with another regulator

Planning permission refused for over 40 homes on grounds of former Cork nursing home

Planning permission refused for over 40 homes on grounds of former Cork nursing home

Man jailed for trying to suffocate partner's elderly mother while shouting 'die b***h, die'

Man jailed for trying to suffocate partner's elderly mother while shouting 'die b***h, die'

High Court allows man (60) to be transferred to nursing home against his wishes

High Court allows man (60) to be transferred to nursing home against his wishes

Man tried to suffocate partner’s mother with pillow in nursing home while shouting 'die'

Man tried to suffocate partner’s mother with pillow in nursing home while shouting 'die'

Court to deal with dispute over sale of repossessed Wexford nursing home for more than €3.97m

Court to deal with dispute over sale of repossessed Wexford nursing home for more than €3.97m

Mon, 11 Nov, 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

Funeral of Nell McCafferty to take place on Friday

Funeral of Nell McCafferty to take place on Friday

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

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

Woman secures court order directing brother to return elderly mother to nursing home

Woman secures court order directing brother to return elderly mother to nursing home

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

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

Nursing home operator challenges level of funding received under Fair Deal scheme

Nursing home operator challenges level of funding received under Fair Deal scheme

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

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

Nursing home company which took millions from Chinese investors formally struck off

Nursing home company which took millions from Chinese investors formally struck off

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

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

Nursing home ordered to pay €30,000 to worker who was cornered by patient touching himself and racially abused

Nursing home ordered to pay €30,000 to worker who was cornered by patient touching himself and racially abused

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

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”

Family of man who died after tenth fall in Cork nursing home settle action

Family of man who died after tenth fall in Cork nursing home settle action

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

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

Power of attorney does not allow son to make personal care decisions for father, court rules

Power of attorney does not allow son to make personal care decisions for father, court rules

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

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

Nurse resolves action over alleged employment termination at 'luxury' nursing home

Nurse resolves action over alleged employment termination at 'luxury' nursing home

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

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

Former nursing home in Ballsbridge to be used as accommodation for asylum seekers

Former nursing home in Ballsbridge to be used as accommodation for asylum seekers

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

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

Director of nursing at Foxrock Nursing home challenges purported dismissal

Director of nursing at Foxrock Nursing home challenges purported dismissal

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

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.