A DEMENTIA care assistant in Northern Ireland who took “demeaning" photos and videos of her patients has been sentenced. Ciara Corvan, of Cathedral View in Armagh, was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court yesterday (July 27) for seven counts of ill treatment of patients under the Mental Health Order (NI) 1986. The 28-year-old was sentenced to a two-year probation order and has … [Read more...] about Dementia carer who posted ‘demeaning’ videos of patients sentenced
Dementia carer who took and shared ‘demeaning’ videos of patients sentenced
A DEMENTIA care assistant in Northern Ireland who took “demeaning" photos and videos of her patients has been sentenced. Ciara Corvan, of Cathedral View in Armagh, was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court yesterday (July 27) for seven counts of ill treatment of patients under the Mental Health Order (NI) 1986. The 28-year-old was sentenced to a two-year probation order and has … [Read more...] about Dementia carer who took and shared ‘demeaning’ videos of patients sentenced
President Connolly praises ‘inextricable links’ between Ireland and Australia
PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly has praised the “inextricable links” between Ireland and Australia while welcoming the nation’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn to Dublin. The President hosted a lunch in honour of Ms Mostyn at Áras an Uachtaráin yesterday afternoon. The event also marked 80 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn … [Read more...] about President Connolly praises ‘inextricable links’ between Ireland and Australia
Arrival of three ‘magnificent’ lions marks conservation milestone at Belfast Zoo
THREE young lions have arrived at Belfast Zoo just months after two lionesses died at the site. The brothers, named Kumo, Djibo and Mao, are Northern Lions who were transferred from Zoo de La Boissière du Doré near Nantes in Western France earlier this month. Belfast Zoo's new Northern Lions, Kumo, Djibo and Mao They have joined the Lion Habitat at the Cavehill site, which lost … [Read more...] about Arrival of three ‘magnificent’ lions marks conservation milestone at Belfast Zoo
Investigation underway after homeless man’s body found at recycling centre
GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after a homeless man’s body was found at a recycling centre. The body of 35-year-old Andrew Haire was found at the site in Clondalkin at around 9pm on July 24. A post-mortem examination has since been conducted although gardaí have confirmed that the results will not be released for “operational reasons”. Andrew Haire's body was found in … [Read more...] about Investigation underway after homeless man’s body found at recycling centre