9+ hour, 42+ min ago  (464+ words) A Deaf couple, both in employment, say they are being penalised for working and "moving away" from the disability allowance. James Reardon and Ruth McSkane, who have three young children, are facing a "10,000 bill for hearing aids. Mr Reardon, who…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1008+ words) A Co Laois nursing home put residents at significant risk of harm by not consistently catering to the dietary needs of those who were at risk of choking or had impaired swallowing, according to the Health Information and Quality Authority…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (285+ words) Two Native American nations have gifted a handwoven rug to the people of Ireland to recognise the "kindness" shown to them during the Covid-19 pandemic. They presented Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy with the rug at Leinster House earlier "as a…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (984+ words) The RT" Investigates programme uncovered multiple examples of care failings and neglect of vulnerable older residents at The Residence Portlaoise and Beneavin Manor in Glasnevin in north Dublin, two nursing homes run by Emeis Ireland. HIQA confirmed that it is…...