A major fundraiser is being planned to make up a shortfall in money needed to operate a charity-run home in Cork, which currently caters for 128 residents and 100 day care patients.

Glen Dimplex chief executive Sean O’Driscoll is to share his insights at the Annual Corporate Lunch fundraiser in aid of St Luke’s Home, Cork.

One of the country’s most dynamic care facilities for the elderly faces a funding shortfall of €1m a year, in part due to the Government’s Fair Deal scheme for those in nursing homes.

A €1 MILLION refurbishment of an Alzheimer and care for the elderly centre in Cork is due to be completed next March and a special fundraiser is being held to defray the cost.