Burton has ‘open mind’ on next step over Áras

Tánaiste Joan Burton has said she has an open mind on what should happen after the HSE and gardaí’s Áras Attracta abuse inquiries end.

The Labour leader took the position as calls were again made for an independent inquiry into the actions of a number of staff at the facility, and fresh concerns emerged over other care homes.

Speaking as public anger rose over the levels of abuse uncovered by more than 190 hours of hidden camera footage over a number of weeks, Ms Burton said she has an “open mind” over what the next step should be when the current inquiries end.