The HSE in partnership with the Department of Health and Children, Age Action, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Carer’s Association, Garda Siochana, and Active Retirement Ireland has established a committee which is working to highlight the issue of elder abuse and promoting the availability of support and services to people who need them.

Elder Abuse is defined as ‘‘a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person or violates their human and civil rights.’’