TD seeks rapid probe into nursing homes

Fergus O’Dowd: ‘It is very important to start somewhere as soon as possible, even if it’s just one home or three homes. ‘ Picture: Collins

A Leas Cross-style Commission of Investigation could be held into nursing homes that are found to have failed to protect residents during the pandemic.

Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd asked his party colleagues to support the idea at a parliamentary party meeting.