Inquiry into woman’s death in Áras Attracta care centre

An investigation into the death of a woman in her 50s at Áras Attracta care centre in Co Mayo will examine whether staff knew she was in the kitchen.

The woman, who had been living at the centre for many years, went into the kitchen before 10pm as she was hungry. However, she found it difficult to swallow the food and staff had to come to her assistance when it became clear she was choking.

It’s not yet known if she entered the kitchen on her own, whether staff accompanied her, or whether they knew she was in the kitchen.