Tributes have been paid to a hospice nurse who died when her basement flat in Dublin flooded.
Filipino woman Celia Ferrer De Jesus was found dead yesterday morning after emergency services pumped water out of her home in Crumlin, south Dublin.
The 58-year-old mother-of-one had been a staff member at Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services in Harold's Cross for 10 years.
Mo Flynn, the hospice chief executive, said it was with great sadness colleagues heard the news of her tragic death.
"Celia has been a valued member of our support staff here since 2001," she said.
"During her 10 years with us Celia was a highly valued member of staff who provided excellent service wherever she was required. All of our staff are deeply moved by this very sad tragedy."
Ms Flynn extended her deepest sympathies to Celia's husband Angelito, 19-year-old son Michael Kevin, her family in the Philippines and many friends and colleagues in Dublin.
Ms Flynn said Celia was appointed during a national recruitment drive that attracted many staff from the Philippines.
She worked in the Rheumatology Rehabilitation Unit as a member of the household team.
"The initial contract was for a fixed period. However, similar to many of her colleagues who became part of the Hospice, Celia remained with us," she added. "All staff found Celia a pleasure to work with."
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