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Friday 25 September 2020
The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.
HSE said placing children in adult units will ‘continue to be necessary’.
A new report found Irish adults spend an average of 16 hours per week caring and 14.5 hours on housework.
The bulk of reports of abuse come from either staff members at facilities of family members.
The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.
Figures from the HSE show how frequently nursing staff are assaulted.
The findings were made as part of an unannounced inspection by HIQA in July.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
The court previously heard that the woman’s son had been secretly recorded threatening and verbally abusing her.
The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.
Limited supports for children coming through care is forcing young people out onto the streets and into a growing homeless crisis.
The mother had had a number of meetings with HSE management before it decided to investigate the matter.
There was little evidence during inspections that the current medical, nursing, or healthcare assistant staff had eating disorder training.
Owen spoke to Marian Finucane this morning about the progression of her husband’s condition.
Tusla has committed to undertaking a “systemic review” of supports.
The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.
The end of life study also found that nearly half (46%) of participants died in a hospital.
‘Clare’ was in foster care when she took her own life.
An inspection in April this year also found some staff had not received training in medication management and infection control.
An emergency care order is made through the Courts service when there is a real and immediate risk to the child’s safety.
The Irish Hospice Foundation has said investing in bereavement services and end-of-life care will benefit society as a whole.
Age Action has said some nursing homes are charging “extortionate costs”.
Michael Devereaux (90) broke down in tears as he explained the ‘nightmare’ situation.
The case had been brought before the High Court by the teenager’s guardian ad litem.
There is no suitable placement for the teenager, who has a history of self harm.
Guardians ad litem are appointed by the courts to give children a voice, but that task is by no means an easy one.
A new report from NUI Galway highlights the experiences of children in foster care in Ireland.
The State spends over €100 million on foster care each year but Tusla’s role in providing this care is under sharp scrutiny.
An aftercare worker is assigned to teenagers in State care as they approach the age of 18.
The National Review Panel released five case studies of vulnerable children who died.
RTÉ Investigates reports on problems in care at Portiuncula Hospital.
There are many challenges around mental health and cultural identity in particular.
Megan Halvey-Ryan’s surgery has been delayed several times before.
Gardaí were called to the hotel where the girl and her mother were staying.
In May, TheJournal.ie exclusively reported about the case where grandparents were told they were too old to be the foster carers of their grandchild.
The child and family agency is currently running a campaign looking for a home for one particular child.
The study looked at 9,000 children under the age of 5 in Ireland.
The scandal resulted in the HSE Director General Tony O’Brien apologising to the 47 families who were in the care of the home.
Workers say management ignores the impact attacks have on workers.
The findings of the panel of specialists set up to examine the care centre are being published today.
The boy is accused of attacking staff at a care centre in Dublin.
WELL, THE AUTUMN weather is certainly upon us this week and many people will no doubt have had to turn on their heating for the first time in months.
Met Éireann says the cool weather will continue today before turning cold tonight.
Temperatures will drop as low as zero overnight.
Now, for most people, this forecast is bad news. But for some, the cold weather is heaven.
Today we’re asking: Do you like cold weather?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Some sun, showers around in the p.m.
Max: 12 °C
Min: 1 °C
Mostly sunny
Max: 12 °C
Min: 1 °C
Times of sun and clouds
Max: 14 °C
Min: 8 °C
