Calls made for overhaul of nursing home sector in Ireland

Yesterday, the chief executive of the HSE Paul Reid has said Ireland should look at moving away from nursing homes as it is difficult to protect older people from Covid-19 in congregated settings.

An overhaul of the nursing home sector has been recommended in a draft report by the Oireachtas Covid-19 committee.

Deaths in residential care facilities represent over 60% of all Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland.