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The Agenda · May 15, 2026 · 9m

Much of the abuse of vulner­able adults and older people is going unpunished because of a lack of safeguarding law, a new report from the Oireachtas Health Committee has warned.The committee’s “Report on Adult Safeguarding” highlights a litany of weaknesses that are putting vulnerable adults at risk of physical, financial, sexual or emotional abuse and being left to suffer in silence.It follows a series of hearings at which experts and advocates highlighted the need for legislation to protect adults from harm.Sinn Féin TD David Cullin­ane, who acted as rapporteur for the report, said: “Time…