Health watchdog carried out unannounced inspection in March after contact regarding quality of care

Closure notices issued to 10 nursing homes in 2024 and seven have closed so far, committee hears

Veronica Ayres had settled in Sonas Innis Ree Nursing Home, Co Roscommon, after more than six decades in Liverpool

Since the programme was broadcast, Hiqa has carried out a number of inspections

Beneavin Manor home featured in RTÉ Investigates documentary

Report follows RTÉ Investigates show which made allegations about The Residence in Portlaoise and Beneavin Manor in Dublin

Department of Health initiates full review of nursing home provider

RTÉ documentary made clear that Hiqa cannot assure the public of appropriate and dignified care standards in nursing homes

Abuse and neglect should never be tolerated but Government too has a case to answer on casual disregard of financial realities

Hiqa review last year did not express concern about care standards in homes run by corporate groups, says head of Nursing Homes Ireland

Michéal Martin describes content of RTÉ investigative programme as ‘absolutely unacceptable’

Admissions to Portlaoise nursing home, one of two featured in RTÉ Investigates programme on Wednesday, halted due to ‘significant concerns’

French nursing home group has 27 residential homes across the State

Dublin’s Beneavin House and The Residence, Portlaoise, both run by same firm, feature in undercover investigation

Financial contribution to cost of long-term nursing home care rankles with a reader

Family complain nursing home is 50km away but judge says it is the only one that can meet her ‘extensive’ care needs

State support under Fair Deal is available to more people than you might think and can be applied for at any stage

Gifts of up to €3,000 may be tax exempt but they will still be assessed as savings under the Fair Deal nursing home support scheme

Eight facilities operated by different providers were found to be non-compliant with tax

Recent figures show almost 1,300 people aged 20-65 are in nursing homes due to lack of community services