Jill Bergin (39) a separated mother of two of Castle Manor, Ferns, Co Wexford, pleaded guilty to three sample counts of theft from three residents at Ros Mhuire centre in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow.

The letter of regret was read out in the High Court as the family of Noel O’Sullivan, Ballinlough, Cork settled on confidential terms a legal action over his death