Expert appointed to examine safeguarding within HSE following Emily case

Jackie McIlroy will look at issues related to the Emily case and wider concerns within the HSE (PA)

An external expert has been appointed to examine safeguarding issues within the HSE following the case of a nursing home resident who was sexually assaulted by a healthcare assistant.

Jackie McIlroy, an adult safeguarding specialist from Northern Ireland, will look at issues related to the Emily case and wider concerns within the HSE.