New measures to strengthen safeguarding for vulnerable adults to be approved by Cabinet
New measures are designed to protect the elderly and people with disability, in both home and care settings
Kieran O'Donnell
Referrals made to gardaí after RTÉ documentary uncovered ‘appalling’ treatment of residents at nursing homes
Since the programme was broadcast, Hiqa has carried out a number of inspections
Report set to examine risks of increasing nursing home privatisation
Taoiseach has ‘no issue’ with larger fines for repeated failures but closures must be option
Woman in Dublin nursing home left in diarrhoea and vomit-stained bed sheets for 48 hours, says daughter
Department of Health initiates full review of nursing home provider
‘Increased vigilance’ needed from Hiqa’s regulatory approach to nursing homes, Taoiseach says
Michéal Martin describes content of RTÉ investigative programme as ‘absolutely unacceptable’
Older people and downsizing: ‘We hated selling our home but it became a necessity’
Mobility issues and being closer to family are reasons to ‘right-size’ in your twilight years - but don’t leave it too late
Home care for older people: How does it work and who pays?
Home care plays vital role filling the gap between family and nursing homes
Storm Éowyn highlighted the challenges Ireland faces as an ageing society and economy
Ireland needs a new centre of gravity in the social care sector. It needs an approach which is both place-based and outcome focused
‘It’s 2025 not 1955’: Just six women appointed Ministers of State while FF’s Robert Troy handed ministerial return
Jerry Buttimer appointed Minister of State with Robert Troy also making a ministerial comeback
Focus now moves to appointment of 23 Junior Ministers
Under the agreement between the two parties Fianna Fáil will have 10 Junior Ministers and Fine Gael will have eight
Irish insurance companies raise concerns over effects of climate change
‘Frequency of catastrophic climate events’ and changing flood risks among climate concerns discussed with Minister of State for insurance Neale Richmond
Limerick City: Kieran O’Donnell (FG)
Outgoing Fine Gael Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW is re-elected
Limerick City constituency candidates list: Biggest issue is concern over services at University Hospital Limerick
Election 2024: Almost half the candidates also contested the race to become Ireland’s first directly elected mayor
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