Covid inquiry: 'We need a whole-of-society approach to any future pandemic'

A review into the impact of covid-19 on the nursing home sector must bring reform, say advocates

One advocate has called for an adult safeguarding law. Picture: iStock

An evaluation of Ireland's response to the pandemic is starting just as the five-year mark since the first cases were seen here approaches this month.

One module of this review is dedicated to nursing homes due to the devastating impact covid-19 had on the sector.