There are calls on the Minister for Older People to pressure nursing homes to follow visitation guidelines.
SageAdvocacy claims some facilities aren't following the rules around visiting and have brought in their own restrictions.
It says residents and families are also getting more concerned about the rise in covid 19 cases in the facilities.
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Sage Advocacy Executive Director, Sarah Lennon says some homes are only allowing residents to speak to their family through a closed window:
