Report into Leas Cross death to be published today

A report into the death of a 61-year-old man at Leas Cross nursing home in north Co Dublin is due to be published today.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2005 - 09:06

A report into the death of a 61-year-old man at Leas Cross nursing home in north Co Dublin is due to be published today.

Peter McKenna, who had Downs Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease, died 13 days after being transferred to the home in September 2000 against his family wishes.

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