The majority of investment fraud cases begin on social media, with customers then receiving phone calls and messages to continue the scam

The management of an outbreak of scabies was poorly coordinated, the HIQA found, and this led to new non-compliance in the area of infection control.

A documentary broadcast on RTÉ this week revealed serious issues at a number of nursing homes.

Alone said there had been a 40% increase in the number of older people with housing difficulties last year.