Trish Dromey talks to Barry Greene whose startup company has pioneered technology that can predict fall risks accurately.

A new Irish company has developed a way to prevent elderly people from injuring themselves while falling in hospital settings, potentially saving the State almost €20m a year.

Dublin firm Shimmer Technology aims to generate turnover of €3m this year and €10m in 2015 with its sensor platform, which monitors movement and biophysical readings, writes Trish Dromey