Nursing homes have three years to reach HIQA standards

The Government says the health watchdog HIQA has agreed to give public nursing homes three years to reach the required standards.

Nursing homes have three years to reach HIQA standards
Tue, 13 Jan, 2015 - 21:15

The Government says the health watchdog HIQA has agreed to give public nursing homes three years to reach the required standards.

It emerged last week that 80 homes are facing closure this summer if they aren't improved.

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