More than half of 36 nursing homes inspected were found to be non-compliant with safety standards.
The Health Information and Quality Authority found breaches in 20 residential centres which were being checked for their Covid-19 preparedness.
Non-compliance was identified in areas such as infection control, risk management and medicine services.
The report highlights staff at Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home in County Wicklow were not be using PPE correctly.
Driver In Wicklow Crash That Killed Teenager Molly Dempsey Spared Jail
The defendant was a minor at the time. He received two years fully suspended with a 10-year driving ban.
Local TD Highlights Success Of Shillelagh Tourist Pods Amid Fury At Short-Term Rentals Bill
Proposed new regulations surrounding the housing crisis and short-term lets could deter investment and damage rural businesses and wipe out tourism according to tourist advocates and operators
Parents Reminded Wicklow SENOs Can Issue Letters Of Eligibility
There are four allocated to County Wicklow with contact information on the NCSE website.
Wicklow on High Alert With Wind And Rain Warnings In Place – No Incidents Overnight
Despite overnight calm and no reported incidents, authorities urge motorists, commuters, and residents to remain cautious.
Snow May Fall On Wicklow Mountains Tonight
Three separate yellow warnings have been issued for rain, wind and snow across 18 counties in the southeast.
10:00pm - 1:00am
Relaxing favourites with Traic O'Braonain
Sunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 8°C
Sunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 8°C
Sunny intervals
High: 13°C | Low: 7°C
Light rain shower
High: 11°C | Low: 7°C
Light rain shower
High: 13°C | Low: 7°C
