Ann Sweeney

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

Hiqa report shows that 1/5 of Emeis homes has found 150 or more allegations abuse of residents since January 2022.

Hiqa received 362 pieces of unsolicited pieces of information, including 21 protected disclosures. The report doesn't say what homes they relate to, but of the 21 disclosures, 19 required further action.
Alledged abuse notifications numbers
Beneavin Manor 202
The Residence, Cartron 202
The Residence, Maynooth 158
The Residence, Citywest 150
Maynooth Lodge 150

Serious incident notifications resulting in injury or death of a resident.
Two nursing homes stood out - The Residence, Cartron in Dublin 112 such notifications since 2022
Belmont house, Stillorgan reporting 212 serious notifications.

@kodonnellLK
#SafeguardinglawsNow #HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld

https://t.co/Gu5NU91mce

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

Lisa O'Connell, Founder and Managing Director of Forus training, said she has seen a surge in nursing homes using forged documentation to enroll unqualified individuals.

@MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD @kodonnellLK
@CarrollJennifer

https://t.co/N5S175HyXC

[Mick Caul @caulmick]

Leaders' Questions - Wednesday, 18th June 2025

The corporate takeover of Nursing Home Care while the State walks away from its responsibilities to the very people who built the country? -@MaryLouMcDonald

#LQs #Dáil #NursingHomed

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

Our Majella is getting passionate about the response to failures yesterday at our demonstration. We need safeguarding Leglislation & a place to go when things go wrong. #Safeguardinglawsnow #humanrightsdonotgrowold

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

Maria Coleman, whose dad lives in #BeneavinManor, calls out the failures, the lack of care & broken promises. She highlights the impact on her mother and how the failure is not that of families but of the state. @HIQA @roinnslainte @kodonnellLK @MichealMartinTD #emeis #RteInvestigates

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

Tracy is giving her father Patrick a voice. Patrick lives in #Beneavin and they have been raising very serious concerns/ complaints. Tracy wants a safeguarding review for her father & all residents in #Emeis nursing homes.

#HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld @Mi@MichealMartinTD @kodonnellLK
@HIQA @roinnslainte

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

We demand safeguarding legislation now & reform all care provisions! Join us at Leinster House this Thursday, June 12th. We refuse to let documentaries be the only catalyst for change. The same care failures have plagued us from before the pandemic until now, creating new victims without real solutions. Action is long overdue. #OlderPeople #Disabilities #NursingHomes #ResidentialCare #HomeCare. Talks to start from 12 midday. All care groups are welcome! Let's stand together for change.

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

We are deeply grateful to @MaryLouMcDonald and @davidcullinane for their time today and for their ongoing commitment to Care Champions. We also extend our sincere appreciation to @darraghmackin of @PhoenixLawHR for meeting with us, we look forward to future collaboration.

#humanrightsdonotgrowold

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

The failures in care our loved ones suffered during & since the pandemic will not be ignored. We demand full transparency & a human rights inquiry to understand what went wrong and what was done well. Legislation and reform are essential to protect the rights and well-being of those in care now and in the future. #humanrightsdonotgrowold

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

Deputy John Lahart met with Care Champions today, we highlighted the urgent need for robust Adult Safeguarding & care partner Legislation, alongside our key requests & the necessity for a statutory COVID Inquiry. We look forward to future engagement. Thank you, @JohnLahart, for your time & for listening.

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

Care Champions welcomes the new nursing home regulations that prioritize residents' rights, including the right to a designated support person for visitation, including during pandemics. While we appreciate these changes, we continue to advocate for Care Partner legislation to extend similar protections to all residents in all residential care settings and hospitals. We believe a legal right to a support person should be guaranteed at all times. Furthermore, we are concerned that regulations alone are often insufficient for consistent compliance. Therefore, robust safeguarding legislation is essential to ensure enforceable protections for vulnerable individuals across all care environments.

@kodonnellLK @CarrollJennifer @NormaFoleyTD1 @HIQA

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

Thanks to Senator @joefla for meeting with us today at Leinster House. We discussed our 'Key Asks', the immediate need for legislation, the COVID inquiry, and transforming our care system into a safe environment for everyone. Listen to Senator Flaherty's support following our meeting 👇

#CovidInquiry #HelpUsBeHeard #HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

🚨 🚨 Volunteer Request..

Join us in sharing our memorial heart wall across the country! We need volunteers to help bring this important project to communities. Please message us privately to get involved. We look forward to hearing from you 💕

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

We would like to thank @Fergusodowd for a very productive meeting with us. Continuing the rights for all our older & vulnerable people

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

We are very grateful to @MaryLouMcDonald, @davidcullinane & and #nastashaDrennan, for meeting with us again today. Your consistent commitment to meet with us & support for our key asks for safeguarding legislation & #publicInquiry into Covid is appreciated.
#HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld

[Dr Tom Clonan @TomClonan]

FINAL CALL -LAST CHANCE TO CAST BALLOT IN FINAL TRINITY SEANAD ELECTION -Be Like Duke -Post Your Precious Vote (He Was Tempted By Rasher At Post Box 😂🦮) This Is My Last Campaign Message-Thanks For All Your Support -Good Luck To All Candidates -Please Vote SENATOR TOM CLONAN No1

[Fidelma Mansfield @FCarolMH]

@Allison270942 @FineGaelBrux @SimonHarrisTD @CareChampions2 Well looks like @SimonHarrisTD you have forgotten the promises you gave to people about meeting them after the election campaign.

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

In your acceptance speech in the @OireachtasNews, you poignantly referenced your late father's anniversary yesterday, sharing his life story with emotion. However, for many of us, the stories of our loved ones end tragically with accounts of neglect, suffering, loneliness & the lack of answers. We feel deeply ignored by you & Government. We urgently request a meeting with you to discuss the need for a comprehensive and transparent public inquiry into care during & since Covid-19 pandemic. We implore you and your Government to cease the vilification of bereaved & harmed families who are simply seeking answers. This treatment is unacceptable.

@MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD @CarrollJennifer

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

While Zappone organized a party for her buddies (some Decision Makers) during the pandemic, our loved ones suffered & died alone and were denied the right to have loved ones to hold their hands. While these elites move on as of nothing happened. We visit graves. She should not return to politics. Her flippant response shows she has no understanding or care of the hurt caused.
@NTBreakfast

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

Care Champions Christmas thank you, message.

This past year has been a whirlwind of activity for Care Champions, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our efforts.

Key highlights include:

- We organized impactful protests at Government Buildings demanding a COVID-19 inquiry and successfully launched our own People's COVID-19 Inquiry with thanks to @caulmick & @CMHaughey.
- We initiated the crucial process of bringing together a diverse group of experts to conduct an inclusive Peoples COVID-19 inquiry.
- We unveiled the poignant "Failed in Care" Memory Wall, a powerful testament to the lives lost.
- We actively engaged with other organizations, attended numerous events, and fostered strong relationships with other advocacy groups.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to:

Our Dedicated Team: Eimear, @FCarolMH, @Allison270942, Regina, @StynesMaria, Karen, @kirvine_water, @Default69202648, @pfcoyle & Teresa.

Our Supportive Families in our loss group and family carers group. To all who have attended our events.
To our family committees for Cherry Orchard Hospital and Lucan Lodge.
Valued Staff, who we supported throughout the year.
Key Supporters & Volunteers: @kbrady1471, Molly, and @MargoHannon.
Indefatigable Advocates: @CaoimheHaughey1 and @caulmick.
Legal Counsel: Including Caoimhe, who are providing crucial support to families pursuing legal action.
To Prof: @sarahmdonnelly1, @Sineadmcgar, Annette Condon, Joe Boyle, Martin Cowley, Gabriella Hanrahan & all the @NHQI1 team.
To Erin Ward and @Mmoo7Moore for their consistent support and assistance. To @PedroNunez, To
@AnybodyButBerti and @BlowersIreland, @ShadySparrow and the @PhoenixRises_24, @IASW_IRL, @CloWhelan and the @alzheimersocirl , @AgeAction, @IrishDementiaWG
Neil for his video contributions, Fiona for her thoughtful videos, and countless other organizations and friends.
Politicians Championing Our Cause: @AontuIE, @Toibin1,
@sinnfeinireland (especially @MaryLouMcDonald with special mention of time given to families), @paulmurphy_TD People Before Profit, and a special acknowledgement to the extraordinary @Fergusodowd to whom we wish a happy retirement.
Our Constant Companion: The wonderful Cllr @joebehan. @bridsmithTD, Paul Goherty & @TomClonan & @MarkWardSF
who stood with families in Cherry Orchard & Lucan Lodge.
As we enter 2025, we are strengthened by our collective efforts and fueled by renewed hope. We wish all families a joyous Christmas season and look forward to continuing our vital work together in the new year.
#ThankYou #Christmas #HelpUsBeHeard #CovidInquiry