Gardaí are investigating the death of an elderly health board patient in Drogheda, Co Louth, this morning.
A member of staff has been taken off duty at St Mary's Hospital in the town while the Garda and Health Services Executive (HSE) open investigations.
The 79-year-old man died this morning at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
In a statement, the HSE said: "The HSE is aware of an alleged incident at St Mary's Hospital, Drogheda. Both the HSE and gardaí are investigating the allegation.
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"A member of staff has been removed from duty pending these investigations. The HSE will be making no further comment."
