Regulatory Bodies
Dail Éireann — 2025-06-26
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Kieran O'Donnell (FG), Limerick City

The context here is quite simple. I always go back to the needs of older persons in nursing homes. What we saw in that programme with the residents in the nursing homes in Portlaoise and Beneavin was wanton neglect and abuse of older people. We want to look at the regulatory system and how we can improve it. All aspects will be considered. This is ultimately about improvements and ensuring that older persons have the right and entitlement to be in nursing homes that are safe. We are working with HIQA to ensure that we enhance the regulatory system.

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