THEY DESERVE BETTER

THE abuse of Ireland’s hidden citizens will continue to be repeated unless long-overdue whistle-blower legislation is immediately introduced.

A leading elderly support group and the Minister for Older People made the call after disturbing claims against staff at Rostrevor House Nursing Home were revealed in court documents.

The allegations include serious physical assaults against vulnerable elderly people, the majority of whom are wards of court, cover-ups by some staff, and fears by others that their work visas would be removed if they attempted to report their concerns.