The facts must be established into how a 79-year-old man and his 52-year-old stepson both died having contracted Covid-19, an advocacy group has warned.

Ultan Meehan was brought to hospital on May 29, two weeks after his wife raised concern about his condition on a visit to Kilbrew Nursing Home in Ashbourne, Co Meath.

Deirdre Ní Cheallacháin says there is a clear need for us to ask whether the care of at-risk across the State people should be for profit

Trusted friends and relatives or designated carers are now able to manage the day-to-day living expenses of those in their care.

Safeguarding Ireland says the public needs to be vigilant to avoid increased financial abuse during the Covid-19 crisis.