FG slams Govt failure to improve nursing home standards

Fine Gael TD Liam Twomey has slammed the Government's failure to improve standards in nursing homes over recent years.

FG slams Govt failure to improve nursing home standards
Wed, 01 Jun, 2005 - 10:14

Fine Gael TD Liam Twomey has slammed the Government's failure to improve standards in nursing homes over recent years.

Dr Twomey's criticism follows Monday night's television documentary highlighted the mistreatment of residents at the Leas Cross nursing home in Swords, Co Dublin.

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