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Case No. 1458Negligence, degrading treatment, breach of human rights and statutory duty (civil damages) · Co. Dublin

Dublin nursing home resident Patrick Manley brings High Court damages case against Emeis Ireland

Patrick Manley, a resident of the First Care Beneavin Manor nursing home in Glasnevin, Dublin, has initiated a High Court damages case against Emeis Ireland, the home's owner. The claim seeks damages for alleged negligence, degrading treatment, and breach of human rights and statutory duty. Solicitor Thomas Loomes confirmed the proceedings were issued and are to be served on the defendant in the week of 25 June 2025. The case follows an RTÉ Investigates documentary that exposed care failings at the home, after which Emeis Ireland apologised to residents and their families and initiated an in-depth review.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court25 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Patrick Manley, a resident of a north Dublin nursing home, has initiated a High Court damages case against Emeis Ireland.
Where
The nursing home is the First Care Beneavin Manor in Glasnevin, Dublin, owned by Emeis Ireland.
When
Proceedings were issued in the week of 25 June 2025.
Charges
The claim includes damages for alleged negligence, degrading treatment, and breach of human rights and statutory duty.
In court
Solicitor Thomas Loomes confirmed proceedings were issued and will be served on the defendant that week.
Other details
  • Beneavin Manor and The Residence, Portlaoise, were the subject of an undercover investigation by the RTÉ Investigates team.
  • A documentary screened earlier that month exposed several examples of care failings at the home.
  • Emeis Ireland has apologised to residents and their families and initiated an in-depth review.
  • Hiqa gave the nursing home a positive report following an inspection in November 2024.
  • Beneavin Manor can provide care for up to 115 adults for about €1,400 per week with Fair Deal funding.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPatrick Manley is a resident of a north Dublin nursing home who has initiated a High Court damages case. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBeneavin Manor can provide care for up to 115 adults for about €1,400 per week with Fair Deal funding. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe nursing home is the First Care Beneavin Manor in Glasnevin, owned by Emeis Ireland. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe claim includes damages for alleged negligence, degrading treatment, and breach of human rights and statutory duty. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtSolicitor Thomas Loomes confirmed proceedings were issued and will be served on the defendant that week. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBeneavin Manor and The Residence, Portlaoise, were subject of an undercover investigation by the RTÉ Investigates team. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA documentary screened earlier that month exposed several examples of care failings. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherEmeis Ireland has apologised to residents and their families and initiated an in-depth review. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHiqa gave the nursing home a positive report following an inspection in November 2024. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jun2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Dublin nursing home resident brings High Court damages case over alleged treatment

    Reports the initiation of a High Court damages case by a nursing home resident against Emeis Ireland, the operator of the First Care Beneavin Manor in Glasnevin, following an RTÉ Investigates documentary exposing care failings at the home.

    victim, Patrick Manley, male, irish (judged from name)Patrick Manley