Neglect of older people 'totally unacceptable', says Minister

Minister for Older People Aine Brady has said that the abuse and neglect of older people uncovered in last night's 'Prime Time' programme is totally unacceptable, very upsetting and most disappointing.

The programme has prompted many calls for urgent regulation of the home care sector and the HSE is now conducting a review into the standard of care currently being provided to more than 60,000 home care clients.