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Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice has welcomed today’s publication of a report into Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) processes but has warned that its recommendations will fall short of addressing shortcomings in the nursing homes sector. Deputy Rice, who is the party’s health spokesperson, said: “While publication of this report is welcome, it barely […]

Figures obtained by Social Democrats TD Liam Quaide show that the process of transferring younger people out of inappropriate nursing home settings remains frustratingly slow. Deputy Quaide, who is the party’s spokesperson on disability, said: “Four years after the publication of the Ombudsman’s ‘Wasted Lives’ report, the HSE has confirmed to me that there are […]

The shocking treatment and neglect of elderly residents in two private nursing homes, as highlighted by RTÉ Investigates tonight, must be a catalyst for change, according to Social Democrats health spokesperson Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice said: “It was difficult at times to watch the harrowing footage broadcast this evening. Such appalling breaches are the result […]