Michael Fitmaurice has asked the Tánaiste to personally intervene.
The Dáil has heard claims of a major COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Ballinasloe, infecting most of the residents and staff.
Independent Michael Fitzmaurice says 25 out of 27 residents in Nightingale Nursing Home have tested positive, while one of them has died.
It was also claimed 7 out of 8 nursing staff have also been infected, along with 11 out of 12 healthcare assistants.
Michael Fitzmaurice says the nursing home contacted the HSE for additional help:
Most nursing staff have also been infected along with healthcare assistants.
HSE Chief Operations Officer Anne O'Connor says they are monitoring the situation:
Independent TD Denis Naughten says it's an unacceptable situation:
Nightingale Nursing Home Statement
Nightingale Nursing Home can confirm multiple cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed amongst residents and staff. We remain engaged with public health authorities seeking support for the nursing home as we strive to manage the outbreak and our engagement continues. We require HSE support given reduction in staffing numbers due to the many staff members absent due to the virus. This represents a difficult time for our residents and staff and we ask the media to respect their privacy.
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