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The Irish Sun
14-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Serial killer ‘fuming' after new light shined on crimes & Irish prison day release denied as behind bars life revealed
SERIAL killer John Shaw is blaming a new podcast for having a recent day release application turned down. The evil rapist and murderer had hoped to get out from Dublin's 5 Elizabeth Plunkett was murdered by Ireland's first serial killers on August 28, 1976 Credit: RTE Press Office Issue 5 John Shaw is said to be annoyed that the series is bringing his crimes to light once more Credit: RTE 5 Stolen Sister centres on his victim Elizabeth Plunkett Credit: RTE Press Office Issue The 78-year-old lifer has been granted permission in the past to leave the prison on temporary day release and walk around And Shaw is blaming a recent He believes Stolen Sister, which centres on his victim And Shaw is said to be annoyed that the series is bringing his The source said: 'Shaw is not a happy camper. He's fuming since he heard that there was a 'Unlike some killers who relish in the spotlight, Shaw wants his evil crimes to be forgotten. 'He is of the belief the recent attention the podcast has been gathering is part of the reason why he is not being granted day release. 'He had been getting out the odd time but that seems to have come to an end. He is really p****d off and blames the recent refusal by the IPS for day release on the podcast and all the newspaper articles it has been generating.' The source said Shaw doesn't do much inside They said. 'He works on the reception in the prison laundry and spends the whole day just sitting there making tea. It's about all he's capable of doing.' IRELANDS FIRST SERIAL KILLERS Shaw, along with accomplice Geoffrey Evans, became known as the country's first The career criminals met in an The pair, from northern England, travelled around Ireland in the Their twisted killing spree ended with the murder of young clerk Elizabeth, 23, in Co The two men were caged for life in February 1978 but shockingly, despite Shaw confessing to the killing of Elizabeth with his now deceased partner-in-crime, the pair were never convicted of the Dublin woman's murder. Ms Plunkett's sisters, Bernie and Kathleen, are now speaking out for the first time in Stolen Sister as they seek justice for Elizabeth. Speaking on the podcast, Bernie said: 'We had tried every avenue, everything. We appealed and appealed and appealed. We went to the DPP, they said no, the Earlier this year, Ms Plunkett's family urged Garda Commissioner 5 Sisters of Elizabeth Plunkett spoke for the first time in nearly 50 years Credit: RTE Press Office Issue 5 Geoffrey Evans murdered two young Irish women in 1976 alongside Shaw Credit: RTE
The Irish Sun
06-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘It's not acceptable', says Martin promising probe into Hiqa failures after ‘horrific & shocking' nursing home scandal
TAOISEACH Micheal Martin promised there would be an examination into how HIQA during failed to identify 'very horrific and shocking behaviour towards elderly people in nursing homes'. Shocking undercover footage broadcast by Advertisement 3 A new RTE investigation undercovers how the elderly are treated in nursing homes Credit: RTE Press Office Issue 3 Taoiseach Micheál Martin stressed that there are issues in terms of HIQA's approach to the situation Credit: MAXWELL The RTE Investigates programme uncovered a litany of care failings and neglect of vulnerable older residents at The Residence Portlaoise and Beneavin Manor in Glasnevin, north Both are run by Ireland's top private nursing home provider Emeis Ireland, who have apologised for the failings. Reacting to the disturbing footage, the Speaking in Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS 'We think of the He also stressed that there are issues in terms of HIQA's approach to the situation - especially as one of the nursing homes at the centre of the RTE He said: 'I think they will be examining that aspect of it in terms of the manners and methodology used to inspect, even though these are unannounced inspections, when they happen. 'I think we have to stand back and take a look at how in one case anyway the inspections did reveal a lack of compliance, in another, not so, and that needs to be examined as to how that came about and are there better ways of getting in under this to make sure that this does not happen again. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN 'There will have to be increased vigilance from the regulatory approach and that is something that government will be looking at'. Amid the fallout from the explosive RTE show, the Health Information and Quality Authority confirmed this week that it had moved to halt admissions to The Residence REVIEW UNDERWAY The inspection body also revealed that a Minister Kieran O'Donnell held talks with HIQA to discuss issues raised in the RTE Investigates Advertisement And he said he now expects HIQA and the Chief Inspector to use all their available powers to improve the situation. Quizzed on the shocking doc footage, He said: "There is a very clear focus. There is a multi-stranded approach to aging in this country. "We are aging. We are one of the more younger populations in Advertisement PRIORITY TO RESIDENTS "So for example we have doubled expenditure on home care to well over €800 million. "We do have private nursing homes and we have public nursing homes and public institutions which tend to deal with more acute patients. "I spoke with the Minister O'Donnell, who was very much on this, and He added: "Our priority at this stage is those living in the nursing homes.' Advertisement 3 Shocking undercover footage showed residents crying for help, left in soiled clothes and being incorrectly handled Credit: RTE Press Office Issue
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Findings of probe into care at 2 nursing homes run by Ireland's top provider branded ‘institutional abuse' after RTE doc
THE findings of a new RTE investigation into two nursing homes run by Ireland's largest provider has been branded 'institutional abuse'. Shocking undercover footage shows residents crying out for help, left in soiled clothes, and being incorrectly handled. 2 A new RTE investigation undercovers how the elderly are treated in nursing homes Credit: RTE Press Office Issue 2 The findings of two homes have been branded "institutional abuse" Credit: Getty Images - Getty The two nursing homes in question are The Residence Portlaoise and Beneavin Manor in Glasnevin in Both are run by Emeis Ireland, previously known as Orpea, who have apologised for the failings. Undercover investigators posing as On another occasion, the same man was left lying on a bare mattress before carers improvised and created sheets from incontinence pads. READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS The 115-strong care facility costs roughly €1,400 per week for a resident under the Fair Deal Scheme. The scheme is an income dependent, state provided system that helps cover the cost of nursing The investigation found out that the home regularly ran out of basic equipment such as wipes, towels, and gloves. And despite the promise of three-day training, Most read in Irish News In the On one occasion, a man in a wheelchair whose care plan dictated that he needed two people to help him with personal care was forced to wait 25 minutes before he was brought to the bathroom. AI robot nurse with creepy 'face' taking over hospital jobs as it patrols halls, delivers meds and tracks patient vitals In another shocking incident, an When she became agitated, the sensory mat in her bed, placed there because she was considered a fall risk, was left to ring for minutes before she was attended to. Consultant Geriatrician Professor David Robinson said the findings amounted to abuse of the elderly. 'It's abuse - there's no other word for it' He said: 'This is going to shorten people's lives and the lives that they have will be more miserable because of the situation that they're in. 'It's abuse - there's no other word for it. 'What we're looking at is largely institutional abuse and this is neglect in a setting which is supposed to be caring.' RTE Investigates: Inside Ireland's Nursing Homes broadcasts tonight on RTE One and In response, Emeis Ireland said the evidence of poor care delivery, improper moving and handling of residents, and a lack of dignity and breaches of residents' rights are deeply distressing, adding that it does not tolerate any individual or systemic neglect or practices. Offering its sincere apologies, the company said this is not the standard of care it expects and not what residents and their REVIEW BEING CONDUCTED Emeis added it is fully committed to doing everything in its power to ensure the failings do not recur. This will include, according to the statement, a thorough examination of the management and oversight of medical supplies, housekeeping products and continence supplies across all its nursing homes. It is also to review staffing allocations at both The Residence Portlaoise and Beneavin Manor. EMEIS IRELAND STATEMENT IN FULL 'Emeis Ireland apologises unequivocally to all residents and their families for the suffering and distress experienced as a result of failures identified in the care provided. "We recognise and deeply regret the breach of trust that has occurred in relation to the service standards we promise, and for any failure to uphold the dignity of some residents at all times. "These lapses fall short of the values and standards we set for ourselves as an organisation. 'Emeis acknowledges the serious issues raised in relation to The Residence Portlaoise and Beneavin Manor. "The findings are deeply distressing, wholly unjustifiable, and entirely unacceptable. We express our deep concern, as the wellbeing, dignity, and safety of residents in our care will always remain our foremost priority. 'We have commenced a comprehensive review across both nursing homes. We will not tolerate any individual or systemic neglect, nor any practices that compromise resident safety, rights, or dignity. 'We have issued clear guidance to all employees, where required reinforced through targeted training and enhanced supervision through best practice in individualised resident handling, continence management, and safeguarding. "Additionally, we are reviewing the oversight and management of medical supplies and clinical practices across all Emeis nursing homes. 'Assistance programmes for residents, families, and staff are being established in response to the serious issues identified. We are committed to strengthening our culture of openness and accountability across all of our nursing homes. 'Staff, residents, families, and members of the public have access to a confidential whistleblower portal through which concerns can be raised without fear of reprisal. "All concerns are promptly investigated, reported to the appropriate regulatory authorities, and followed up with individualised safeguarding plans and strengthened oversight to mitigate the risk of recurrence. 'Emeis Ireland is determined to take all necessary actions to restore trust, ensure accountability, and drive meaningful, lasting improvements in the quality of care we provide.'
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘That's when panic set in' – Watch camogie ace & gold medallist's scary cliff moment on Death Road in RTE's Uncharted
ASHLING Thompson and Ellen Keane are this week's "guests" on RTE's Uncharted With Ray Goggins. The 4 Ray Goggins is an Irish special forces veteran Credit: RTE Press Office Issue 4 The Paralympic legend and Cork camogie star joined him on this adventure Credit: RTE Press Office Issue 4 Keane retired from the pool after last summer's Paralympic Games in Paris 4 Thompson is still an integral player for the defending All-Ireland champions Last week saw Irish language hip-hop duo Kneecap embark on an Arctic expedition while the series' opening episode showed This Wednesday it is the turn of a pair of sporting stars and while they no doubt would've possessed the physical capacity for their epic quest there were moment where their resolve was tested. RTE set them out on a path down Bolivia's notorious Death Road with one moment in particular leaving the Cork star literally frightened for her life. As they drove down what's well-known to be the most dangerous road on the planet, they came across an abandoned van. Read More On GAA With the only other option being to sit tight for hours until help arrived to repair it, Goggins instead convinced them to squeeze past - despite it being a massive drop if they did slide off the cliff face. Thompson can be heard reflecting on that scary instance as she acts as the show's narrator back in the here and now. The six-time All-Ireland winner underlined: "We only had the width of the jeep to get by. So that's when the panic set in." Not only did they have to traverse the arduous road portion but they also ended up having to hike through almost 100km of dense cloud forest and cross raging rivers. Most read in GAA Hurling Upon meeting them in the South American country, Ray warned: "We are going to negotiate some of the worst and most dangerous terrain on the planet. "It's going to be hardcore, you are going to be at altitude so it's not going to be for the faint-hearted. 'Like something out of the French Revolution' - RTE GAA pundit Donal Og Cusack slams Dublin star's reckless swipe "It will be hellish at times." Ellen recalled how she had to be adaptable in order to follow Goggins' lead given her disability. Using the example of how she approached a makeshift wire bridge over a powerful river, she explained: "I had to figure out how to get across a little differently to everyone else. "Ray was not offering help too soon which was really reassuring to me because it meant that he believed I could do it. "When you are a person with a disability, everyone always expects you not to be able to do something or to always need help, and I don't like that narrative. "I can do anything that Ashling does, I just have to do it a little differently. "I think that's a really important lesson for people to learn that it doesn't matter how something is done, as long as it is done at the end of the day, that's the most important thing." You can watch the episode in full on RTE One at 9:35pm on Wednesday May 28.
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
RTE star Hugh Wallace opens up on creating dream home with husband & reveals interior trends he's avoiding
RTE star Hugh Wallace has opened up on creating his dream home with his husband. The celebrity architect has become a household name due to his roles on Advertisement 2 Hugh and his husband are currently creating their dream home 2 The architect has shared their vision for the interiors Credit: RTE Press Office Issue Now, Hugh is embarking on his most personal project to date as he is creating his dream home with his husband Martin Corbett. The pair bought a derelict end-of-terrace house from the 1890s during lockdown, which has needed major renovations to bring it back to life. The Hugh admitted he's leaving the interior decisions to Martin, saying it's "much easier" to trust his husband's "great taste" and "eye for beautiful things". Advertisement READ MORE ON HUGH WALLACE He told "In terms of style, it will be crisp, modern, white, classic Italian furniture, and we have quite a collection of artwork. The colour in the house will be given by the artwork, as well as some items and statues. "I have one or two pieces of furniture from my Mum and Dad's house, they will travel with us." Hugh also revealed that there are certain interior trends he's not a fan of. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Live Blog He said: "I am delighted to say slat walling is gone, that's been binned. Grey is gone. Bifold doors are gone, they actually reduce your view because of all the elements along the side. Sliding doors, patio doors and French doors work better. "We are into linens, I fear the return of brown, and even worse, corduroy. Corduroy brown couches, my God. Orange swirls on carpets will be next. I am not a fan." RTE star confirms new season of fan fave show Hugh recently teased a The celebrity architect returned on air for the tenth season of Home of the Year in February 2025. Advertisement The new series of HOUSE THAT? The show aired its sixth and final episode of season 10 just two weeks ago on Tuesday, April 8. And it looks like Hugh wants to follow in Cheap Irish Homes' footsteps and take the show international. Hugh took to Advertisement He wrote: "Should we do a Home of the Year European edition?" Cheap European Homes The new series follows
