Resident malnourished prior to death at Áras Attracta

A 72-year-old man with an intellectual disability was malnourished and severely dehydrated prior to his death at the Áras Attracta care centre in Mayo, an inquest has heard.

Francis ‘Albert’ Loughney died at Mayo University Hospital on November 18, 2012, 12 hours after being admitted from the care facility located in Swinford.

Concerns in relation to the death of Mr Loughney were raised by consultant pathologist Tomas Nemeth after he observed evidence of “severe dehydration and malnutrition” on the body.