More than 30 people under 65 being placed in nursing homes every month 

There are more than 1,200 people under 65 now living in nursing homes, with the highest numbers in Cork, Clare and Dublin. Some of these people were injured in accidents, while others are living with chronic conditions.

Some 32 people aged under 65 are being placed in nursing homes every month due to a funding crisis in disability services, the Ombudsman said in a shocking update on this crisis.

There are more than 1,200 people under 65 now living in nursing homes, with the highest numbers in Cork, Clare and Dublin. Some of these people were injured in accidents, while others are living with chronic conditions.