Nursing home risks closure ‘unless Government intervenes’

A 40-bed nursing home could close unless the Government intervenes with financial support, it was claimed yesterday.

Health Minister James Reilly has been asked to receive a deputation from St Joseph’s Home in Killorglin, Co Kerry, whose reserves fund are in danger of running out, according to the home’s advisory board.

If the minister agrees to receive a deputation, it will be led by Brian McCarthy, founder and boss of the Fexco financial services company in Killorglin.