Younger people are living 'wasted lives' in nursing homes due to a lack of State support, according to the Ombudsman.
Peter Tyndall says a significant number of under 65s who have a disability are living in homes against their wishes.
He also says many believed their stay was temporary, and some with disabilities didn't give informed consent about being placed in a facility long-term.
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There are more than 1,300 under 65s in nursing homes in Ireland, according to the HSE. Ombudsman Peter Tyndall says people want to live at home with help from the State.
