Rehab told to pay €2,500 to worker for unfair dismissal Rehab has been ordered to pay €2,500 compensation to a former employee with an intellectual disability who was dismissed after she was found trying to steal money from colleagues at work. Business • 09 Aug 24
Rehab told to pay €2,500 to worker for unfair dismissal Rehab has been ordered to pay €2,500 compensation to a former employee with an intellectual disability who was dismissed after she was found trying to steal money from colleagues at work. Business • 09 Aug 24
Special physiotherapy course for post-Covid patients A special physiotherapy course has been set up to treat post-Covid patients where their fatigue is so severe that they cannot take part in standard rehabilitation courses. Coronavirus • 29 Sep 20
Special physiotherapy course for post-Covid patients A special physiotherapy course has been set up to treat post-Covid patients where their fatigue is so severe that they cannot take part in standard rehabilitation courses. Coronavirus • 29 Sep 20
Dáil urged to enter mediation with Angela Kerins The High Court President has urged the Dáil to reconsider its refusal to enter mediation over a claim for damages by the former Rehab CEO, Angela Kerins. Courts • 20 Jan 20
Dáil urged to enter mediation with Angela Kerins The High Court President has urged the Dáil to reconsider its refusal to enter mediation over a claim for damages by the former Rehab CEO, Angela Kerins. Courts • 20 Jan 20
Teenagers as young as 13 'becoming addicted to cocaine' An addiction counsellor at the Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment centre in Bruree, Co Limerick, has warned of a surge in those seeking help with cocaine addiction. News Lens • 11 Sep 19
Teenagers as young as 13 'becoming addicted to cocaine' An addiction counsellor at the Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment centre in Bruree, Co Limerick, has warned of a surge in those seeking help with cocaine addiction. News Lens • 11 Sep 19
Ministers to meet Rehab over funding shortfall The Minister for Health and the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disabilities are to meet Rehab representatives amid reports the organisation may have to withdraw services for the disabled due to funding difficulties. Health • 15 May 19
Ministers to meet Rehab over funding shortfall The Minister for Health and the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disabilities are to meet Rehab representatives amid reports the organisation may have to withdraw services for the disabled due to funding difficulties. Health • 15 May 19
Supreme Court finds PAC acted outside remit over Kerins The Supreme Court has found that the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee acted significantly outside of its terms of reference in its dealings with the former Chief Executive of the Rehab group, Angela Kerins. Courts • 27 Feb 19
Supreme Court finds PAC acted outside remit over Kerins The Supreme Court has found that the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee acted significantly outside of its terms of reference in its dealings with the former Chief Executive of the Rehab group, Angela Kerins. Courts • 27 Feb 19
Rehab charity to meet with polio survivors The Rehab charity group has said it will meet with polio survivors who have said they feel the charity has abandoned them. Ireland • 13 Feb 18
Rehab charity to meet with polio survivors The Rehab charity group has said it will meet with polio survivors who have said they feel the charity has abandoned them. Ireland • 13 Feb 18
PAC must pay two-thirds of Kerins' legal costs The Public Accounts Committee will have to pay two thirds of Angela Kerins' legal costs after her failed High Court action against it. Courts • 05 Apr 17
PAC must pay two-thirds of Kerins' legal costs The Public Accounts Committee will have to pay two thirds of Angela Kerins' legal costs after her failed High Court action against it. Courts • 05 Apr 17
Charities report drop in income after scandals One in three charities have reported a drop in their income due to scandals in the sector, according to a poll by the umbrella group The Wheel. News • 27 Sep 16
Charities report drop in income after scandals One in three charities have reported a drop in their income due to scandals in the sector, according to a poll by the umbrella group The Wheel. News • 27 Sep 16
Rehab names new chief executive Disability support group Rehab has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, who will take up the post with the charity on 1 January next year. News • 30 Oct 14
Rehab names new chief executive Disability support group Rehab has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, who will take up the post with the charity on 1 January next year. News • 30 Oct 14
SIPO unable to investigate complaints about PAC It has emerged that the Standards in Public Office Commission is unable to investigate complaints made about the way the Public Accounts Committee dealt with issues relating to the former Rehab Director, Frank Flannery. News • 16 Oct 14
SIPO unable to investigate complaints about PAC It has emerged that the Standards in Public Office Commission is unable to investigate complaints made about the way the Public Accounts Committee dealt with issues relating to the former Rehab Director, Frank Flannery. News • 16 Oct 14
McGuinness: PAC will fight Kerins' legal action The chairman of the Dáil Public Accounts Committee has said that a legal challenge by former Rehab chief executive Angela Kerins to the committee's questioning of her will be robustly defended. News • 22 Jul 14
McGuinness: PAC will fight Kerins' legal action The chairman of the Dáil Public Accounts Committee has said that a legal challenge by former Rehab chief executive Angela Kerins to the committee's questioning of her will be robustly defended. News • 22 Jul 14
Flannery says FG role not 'unrelated' to PAC call Former Rehab chief executive and board member Frank Flannery has said his role as director of elections for Fine Gael was not "unrelated" to the decision by the Public Accounts Committee to "haul" him in to subject him to "their particular form of inquisition". News • 18 Jul 14
Flannery says FG role not 'unrelated' to PAC call Former Rehab chief executive and board member Frank Flannery has said his role as director of elections for Fine Gael was not "unrelated" to the decision by the Public Accounts Committee to "haul" him in to subject him to "their particular form of inquisition". News • 18 Jul 14
Flannery & Kerins write to committee over PAC Frank Flannery has written to the Dáil Committee on Procedures and Privileges asking it to address how to repair damage done by the PAC going outside its remit. News • 18 Jun 14
Flannery & Kerins write to committee over PAC Frank Flannery has written to the Dáil Committee on Procedures and Privileges asking it to address how to repair damage done by the PAC going outside its remit. News • 18 Jun 14
Committee seeks more information from PAC on Rehab The Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privileges has sought more information from PAC who is seeking to compel former Rehab executives Frank Flannery and Angela Kerins to give evidence before it. News • 11 Jun 14
Committee seeks more information from PAC on Rehab The Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privileges has sought more information from PAC who is seeking to compel former Rehab executives Frank Flannery and Angela Kerins to give evidence before it. News • 11 Jun 14
Call for PAC terms of reference to be extended A member of the Public Accounts Committee has called for its terms of reference to be extended if members are refused permission to question former Rehab bosses Angela Kerins and Frank Flannery. News • 09 Jun 14
Call for PAC terms of reference to be extended A member of the Public Accounts Committee has called for its terms of reference to be extended if members are refused permission to question former Rehab bosses Angela Kerins and Frank Flannery. News • 09 Jun 14
Compellability application raised at PAC meeting The issue of compellability has been discussed at today's meeting of the Public Accounts Committee. News • 15 May 14
Compellability application raised at PAC meeting The issue of compellability has been discussed at today's meeting of the Public Accounts Committee. News • 15 May 14
PAC seeks to compel attendance by Kerins, Flannery The PAC has decided to seek compellability powers for the attendance of former Rehab CEO Angela Kerins and former board member Frank Flannery in its examination of the spending of public monies. News • 01 May 14
PAC seeks to compel attendance by Kerins, Flannery The PAC has decided to seek compellability powers for the attendance of former Rehab CEO Angela Kerins and former board member Frank Flannery in its examination of the spending of public monies. News • 01 May 14
Flannery and Kerins write to PAC raising issues Former Rehab board member Frank Flannery and former Rehab chief executive Angela Kerins have written to the Public Accounts Committee this evening. News • 30 Apr 14
Flannery and Kerins write to PAC raising issues Former Rehab board member Frank Flannery and former Rehab chief executive Angela Kerins have written to the Public Accounts Committee this evening. News • 30 Apr 14
PAC to request Rehab details within two weeks The Public Accounts Committee has decided to request information from Rehab and all State bodies that provide funding to it within the next fortnight. News • 16 Apr 14
PAC to request Rehab details within two weeks The Public Accounts Committee has decided to request information from Rehab and all State bodies that provide funding to it within the next fortnight. News • 16 Apr 14
Rehab paid Frank Flannery €409,000 from 2007-2013 Former Rehab CEO Frank Flannery, or his firm Laragh Consulting, received over €409,000 from Rehab from 2007-2013 for consultancy services. News • 10 Apr 14
Rehab paid Frank Flannery €409,000 from 2007-2013 Former Rehab CEO Frank Flannery, or his firm Laragh Consulting, received over €409,000 from Rehab from 2007-2013 for consultancy services. News • 10 Apr 14
Flannery reasons 'nothing short of contemptible' A written response from the clerk of the Public Accounts Committee to solicitors for Frank Flannery describes Mr Flannery's stated reasons for not attending tomorrow as "nothing short of contemptible". News • 09 Apr 14
Flannery reasons 'nothing short of contemptible' A written response from the clerk of the Public Accounts Committee to solicitors for Frank Flannery describes Mr Flannery's stated reasons for not attending tomorrow as "nothing short of contemptible". News • 09 Apr 14
Rehab says group's response was 'inadequate' The Rehab Group has appointed independent management consultant Dr Eddie Molloy to conduct a review of the organisation in the wake of its recent controversies. News • 08 Apr 14
Rehab says group's response was 'inadequate' The Rehab Group has appointed independent management consultant Dr Eddie Molloy to conduct a review of the organisation in the wake of its recent controversies. News • 08 Apr 14
Rehab to be more open before PAC Rehab will provide more open and detailed information about the running of the charity before a key meeting of the Public Accounts Committee on Thursday, according to a Fine Gael member of the committee. News • 06 Apr 14
Rehab to be more open before PAC Rehab will provide more open and detailed information about the running of the charity before a key meeting of the Public Accounts Committee on Thursday, according to a Fine Gael member of the committee. News • 06 Apr 14
Rehab contacts Kerins & Flannery about PAC The Rehab Group has written to its former chief executive, Angela Kerins and former board member, Frank Flannery, asking if they plan to attend the Public Accounts Committee next week. News • 03 Apr 14
Rehab contacts Kerins & Flannery about PAC The Rehab Group has written to its former chief executive, Angela Kerins and former board member, Frank Flannery, asking if they plan to attend the Public Accounts Committee next week. News • 03 Apr 14
