Care for older people is 'too concentrated' in private sector

Retired vice admiral, now Sage Advocacy chairman, Mark Mellett, at a Daffodil Day event at the Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Cork. He says older people support a not-for-profit care model. Picture: Michael MacSweeney/Provision

More than 80% of people believe that care for older people is too concentrated in private providers, and more Government involvement is needed, a study has found.

The Government has agreed to establish an independent Commission on Care for Older Persons in January 2024. The Commission is to examine the provision of health and social care services and supports for older persons, and make recommendations.