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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed support for imposing higher fines on nursing home operators that consistently fail to meet required care standards, and suggested closure must remain an option when repeat non-compliance occurs. He made the remarks during the Dáil’s Leaders’ Questions in response to revelations from a recent investigative broadcast, describing the content of the programme as deeply disturbing …

A nursing home in Portlaoise operated by Emeis Ireland admitted residents despite an active restriction on admissions imposed by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), according to recent findings by RTÉ Investigates. The restriction, which followed a February inspection, was formally enforced on 22 April 2024. However, evidence indicates that admissions continued beyond this date, including during a period …