Des O’Neill
Professor Des O’Neill is a prominent figure in the field of geriatric medicine in Ireland, known for his extensive research and advocacy for the elderly. He gained significant recognition for his role in the Leas Cross review, which exposed severe inadequacies in nursing home care in Ireland and led to major reforms in the sector. His work has been critical in shaping policies aimed at improving the standards of care for older adults, highlighting issues such as staffing, training, and oversight in nursing homes.
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Recent news mentions
Des O’Neill, a member of the fitness-to-practise subcommittee, inquired about documentation regarding Ms Mangena's employment history.
Nurse accused of failing to give critical medication on several occasions – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-09
Prof Des O’Neill is a consultant geriatrician and author of the Leas Cross report 2005-6.
I wrote the Leas Cross report. Two decades on, has anything changed in Irish nursing homes? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-10
Professor Des O’Neill triggered the landmark Leas Cross review after an expose on shocking conditions in a nursing home.
the need for fundamental reform – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-08