The property is owned by the HSE.

The service ceased on the 31st of January this year.

Elder Abuse is defined by the HSE as any act, or failure to act, which results in a breach of a vulnerable person’s human rights, physical and mental integrity.

A further 25,000 miscellaneous tests or procedures were conducted that year on those attending medical facilities in the west.

Increases in the cost of food, petrol and insurance among other factors is resulting in providers increasing the cost of the service.

Grainne says once the treatment takes effect, her daughters can begin to fully enjoy their childhood again.

In response to local TD Michael Fitzmaurice in the Dail yesterday the Tánaiste acknowledged recruitment and retention issues was causing delays and issues

The HSE says agency workers are employed when there's a lack of directly employed staff.