Eleven active nursing homes converted into accommodation for Ukrainians

Conversion of the homes, which was stopped because of the impact on affected residents and their families, to be reviewed, minister says

Minister for older people Mary Butler said the move to exclude active nursing homes from consideration for temporary accommodation was to avoid 'unintentionally incentivising' such homes to leave the market. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

There were 11 active nursing homes converted into accommodation for Ukrainian refugees before the practice was banned, it has emerged.

However, the Government has confirmed the ban will be reviewed.