'Exceptionally challenging' to report abuse and neglect in nursing homes

RTÉ Investigates revealed mistreatment of residents by staff at Emeis nursing homes.

Too many people in nursing homes or centres for people with disabilities are at risk of serious and often preventable harm, the Oireachtas health committee heard on Wednesday.

The committee was meeting with members of Safeguarding Ireland and the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) and heard of neglect, abuse and widespread financial abuse.