Residents of Midleton Community Hospital lack privacy and dignity, health watchdog Hiqa has warned, as the wait goes on for a new nursing home that was due to be complete in 2024. It is one of seven new nursing homes expected to be delivered under a public-private partnership between the HSE and joint venture company Equisisk. Staffing, infection control, fire safetyOut of 50 Hiqa reports published on Monday, 13 nursing homes were non-compliant with three regulations or less. Fire safety risks were highlighted at Dungarvan Community Hospital, with issues flagged around the building and maintenance of alarms. Meanwhile, Nursing Homes Ireland has warned of “significant gaps” in supports pledged in the programme for government relating to the nursing home sector.

Source: Irish Examiner February 23, 2026 19:03 UTC