News - Nursing Homes

Local TD says region is being forgotten in regards to nursing home facilities

In a press statement, the TD highlighted that counties like Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo Donegal and Mayo have the oldest population nationwide, but lack sufficient nursing home spaces.

Jan 11, 2024 17:12

Local TD calls on more support for nursing homes

Deputy Harkin stated that 31 private and voluntary nursing homes have closed over the last three years with 19 of these closures happening over the last 12 months.

Sep 22, 2023 15:53

Nursing Homes looking for support to keep doors open

Almost one in 10 homes have shut their doors since before the pandemic, with 41 closing over the last four years.

Sep 21, 2023 11:04

Attorney General says legal advice on nursing home charges was 'appropriate'

It emerged last month that there was a legal strategy to limit payouts to people on medical cards who would have been entitled to nursing home care provided by the State.

Feb 7, 2023 17:39

Government accused of denying families access to illegal nursing home charge refunds

It's alleged the state faced a 12 billion euro liability in compensation for families

Jan 30, 2023 08:43

Harkin urges Taoiseach to intervene in Shannonside nursing home crisis

She claims that local nursing homes in this region are close to breaking point.

Oct 20, 2022 13:35

Roscommon TD expresses concern over lack of nursing home places

Deputy Denis Naughten has urged the HSE to take action.

Sep 14, 2022 14:24

HSE nursing homes in Roscommon can't take new admissions

The lack of places available for older people in nursing homes is set to become worse as smaller private facilities say they can't cope financially with the rising costs of energy and other associated products

Sep 14, 2022 08:19