A legal attempt to force the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry to call former health ministers to give evidence has failed.

Family members of Muckamore Abbey patients have branded an ongoing public inquiry a "shambles".

It is part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged ill treatment of patients at the facility.

A senior staff member at Muckamore is outlining how there is a recurring issue with delays when discharging patients.

A major police investigation began in 2017 after allegations of ill-treatment began to emerge.

Geraldine O'Hagan tells the Muckamore Hospital Inquiry that what she viewed she will take to her grave.

Tom Kark KC reveals he has a heart condition and evidence sessions will be paused until 7 May.

Naoife Donnelly pleads not guilty to charges including false imprisonment and wilful neglect.