Decision to end Covid supports to nursing homes slammed as 'grossly irresponsible'

Nursing Homes Ireland has written to the Minister for Health querying an “irresponsible” decision to end Covid-19 supports for homes this month.

Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) has written to the Minister for Health querying an “irresponsible” decision to end Covid-19 supports for homes this month.

The funding — temporary assistance payment scheme (TAPS) — covered construction, increasing staff numbers, and the use of specialised machinery.