Group behind planned closure of Cork nursing home pauses construction of new facility 

Company said extension plans for Glanmire home paused and no start date for construction of Rochestown facility following announcement of closure of Belgooly home for six months

Protestors at Belgooly nursing home last weekend following the announcement it would close for six months. Picture Denis Boyle

The nursing home group which plans to close a 68-bed facility in Cork has paused construction of a new home and shelved extension plans at its others, it has emerged.

Aperee Living confirmed the moves following a community protest at the weekend over its plans to close its nursing home in Belgooly within six months, following what it said was a full independent review of its business.