High Court approves transfer of 60-year-old man to nursing home against his wishes
The High Court sanctioned the transfer of a 60-year-old man to a nursing home against his wishes, finding the space would be imminently lost. The man lacks mental capacity due to alcohol-related cognitive impairments and Korsakoff syndrome and requires 24-hour supervision.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court19 Nov
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports17 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe man is in his early 60s. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man has been fit for hospital discharge since the summer. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man lacks mental capacity due to alcohol-related cognitive impairments and Korsakoff syndrome. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man needs 24-hour supervision due to difficulties with daily living. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man objects to the transfer to a nursing home. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe HSE assessed the man and concluded he did not meet criteria for disability services. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man is also opposed to assisted living. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man would potentially be required to part-fund his nursing home place via the Fair Deal scheme. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice David Nolan said he was inclined to grant the orders sought by the hospital. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe High Court sanctioned the transfer of a 60-year-old man to a nursing home against his wishes (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Nolan made the orders sought by barrister Ciara Dowd on behalf of the hospital (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was adjourned to February (irishtimes.com)
- otherAlan DP Brady is counsel for Mr Hickey. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe nursing home space would be imminently lost if the move is delayed (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man became fit for discharge from an acute hospital about five months before the hearing (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe nursing home space would be lost if not accepted by Friday (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe HSE concluded the man does not meet criteria for disability services due to an alcohol-related brain condition (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Nov2024High Court approves transfer of man (60) to nursing home against his wishes
Reports the High Court's decision to approve the transfer orders, with the case adjourned to February and the advocate's position that the door remains open for review.
victim, 60, male - 19 Nov2024Hospital asks court to sanction man’s move to nursing home months after being fit for discharge
Reports the High Court hearing before Mr Justice David Nolan, where constitutional issues around the man's right to liberty were raised, the HSE's assessment excluding disability services was discussed, and the judge adjourned the decision for 48 hours to assess whether the nursing home bed would be retained.
victim, 60s, male