The judge told Ciara Corvan, 28, that she had failed in her duty to treat patients with dignity and respect.

The new report from Family Carers Ireland found that almost three-quarters of carers give 90 hours of care a week

Ciara McGrath who previously worked full-time as a carer, has always been known for her kindness and compassion, spending her days looking after others.

The main care recipients are younger siblings and grandparents or other older relatives. More than half of young caregivers care for multiple people

Catherine Gregg of The Cottage, Ballinaclashet, Belgooly, Co Cork previously pleaded guilty to 17 different theft charges.