Patricia Rickard-Clarke

Elder advocate defends new regime to protect rights of the elderly

Patricia Rickard-Clarke backs new process for enduring power of attorney amid dispute between Law Society and Decision Support Service

Wed Jun 05 2024 - 05:00

National Safeguarding Office notes 10,216 concerns about abuse reported to the HSE

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 16:11

Across the country are vacant properties whose owners availed of Fair Deal

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 06:00

Despite commonplace incidence of financial abuse, 43% of people say they’re not concerned

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 08:36

National Safeguarding Committee says ‘archaic’ system needs urgent replacement

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 19:55

Number of citizens over 65 is projected to rise from 637,000 to more than one million within 14 years

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 00:02

Officials believe the figures under-represent the extent of abuse that exists

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 06:56

National Safeguarding Committee finds worrying prevalence of abuse

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41

Passing of Capacity Bill is just one phase in development of framework of support

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 01:15