State's refusal to hold inquiry into Covid-19 deaths in nursing homes challenged

Some of the applicants have experienced what they claim are a range of failures within nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic

Most of the 19 applicants had a relative who is recorded as having died from Covid-19 while in a care home in Ireland. File photo: Pexels

A High Court challenge has been launched over the State’s refusal to hold a public investigation into Covid-19 related deaths in care homes.

The action has been brought on behalf of 19 individuals from all over Ireland who are challenging a decision by the Minister for Health on June 28 last not to establish a formal investigation into the circumstances of Covid-19 deaths in care homes in the State.