HSE chief backs repurposing of new nursing home for hospital use, despite local concerns

Bernard Gloster defended the building's use as a stepdown facility for UHL. Picture: Gareth Chaney
The chief of the HSE has supported plans to temporarily repurpose a newly-built nursing home in Co Tipperary for hospital use, despite local concerns.
The 50-bed unit is recently completed and was being fitted out with beds and other equipment.