Abuse of resident at HSE-run nursing home ‘hugely distressing’ – Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar apologised to the victim’s family (PA)

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the case of a nursing home resident who was sexually assaulted by a healthcare assistant was a “hugely distressing and shocking affair” that warrants further investigation.

He said that a safeguarding expert from abroad will be appointed to gain a greater understanding of the issues at the facility.