Just two of seven promised nursing homes have opened amid concern over beds shortage

The facilities, being developed under a public-private partnership between the HSE and Equisisk, were announced in 2022 and were expected to be completed by 2024. Picture: iStock 

Only two of seven nursing homes promised under a State-backed partnership have opened despite growing concern over an acute shortage of long-term care beds across the country.

The facilities, being developed under a public-private partnership between the HSE and Equisisk, were announced in 2022 and were expected to be completed by 2024.