Elderly or infirm people are increasingly reliant on private sector operators and undeclared visits from healthcare workers because of chronic shortages in the sector.
Evelyne Cynk, from Bochum, was due to move to Ireland in August 2022 after accepting a place to study for a Master of Arts degree in creative writing .
'Uber-style' platforms offer carers what appear to be higher wages, flexibility, and locations close to home but unions warn of the hidden risks and long-term consequences of these jobs.