Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), stating it remains effective despite recent investigations revealing shocking conditions in two private nursing homes. Following an RTÉ Investigates program highlighting serious compliance issues, Martin acknowledged the unacceptable treatment of elderly residents but emphasized the government's commitment to addressing aging needs. He noted the duality of nursing home care, with both private and public options available for an increasingly aging population, while calling for a review of inspection protocols by HIQA to prevent future failings.
There's a multi-stranded approach to aging in this country. We're one of the younger populations in Europe, but we're aging fast.
What happened and what was uncovered by RTÉ Investigates was horrific, it was absolutely unacceptable - illustrated in terms of the governance of those nursing homes.
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