HIQA has confirmed restrictions on admissions were put in place before last night's report.
A Laois nursing home that was told to stop accepting new admissions may already be in breach of that sanction.
The Residence in Portlaoise was the subject of a television investigation last night, following which the regulator HIQA confirmed restrictions had been put in place.
However, RTE now reports that a flurry of admissions took place up to and after the direction took effect on April 22nd.
Safeguarding Ireland is urging the Government to implement safeguarding legislation that was first tabled eight years ago.
Mullingar’s Patricia Rickard Clarke wants several departments and agencies brought together on the issue immediately:
Nursing home representative group 'The Alliance' is holding the health and safety watchdog responsible, describing the footage as evidence of an "appalling litany of neglect, systemic under-resourcing, and unsafe practices" at the heart of one of Ireland’s largest care providers.
Laois Senator for Sinn Fein Maria McCormack says she's "shocked and appalled" by the revelations, while Independent Laois TD Brian Stanley says the situation is "disgraceful".
The Health Information and Quality Authority says they're "very concerned about the practices described in the programme" - they say they're engaging directly with those responsible for the operation of the nursing homes.
However Shane Scanlan, CEO of The Alliance says the focus of HIQA inspections needs to change:
HIQA is saying they're finalising a management plan to correct issues raised in the report.
Public representatives are calling for a meeting with them to hold them accountable.
Fianna Fail Laois Deputy Sean Fleming says the healthcare watchdog could be doing more to prevent management failure in homes:
Independent Laois TD Brian Stanley says weekly inspections are needed to ensure standards are addressed:
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