Irish Examiner view: Inhumane treatment of younger people living in nursing homes

Ombudsman Peter Tyndall said younger people living in nursing homes have “wasted lives” and are not getting proper support from the State

Ombudsman Peter Tyndall said it was inappropriate for people with a disability under the age of 65 to live in nursing homes. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

A report published on Wednesday, May 5, by Ombudsman Peter Tyndall is a shocking indictment of our care for younger people in nursing homes. 

The ombudsman has said that younger people living in nursing homes have “wasted lives” and are not getting proper support from the State.