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.
Five Charged Following Protest At Site Earmarked For Asylum Seekers In Newtown
Five people have been charged following a protest in Wicklow last night.
East Coast FM Host 13th Annual Coffee Morning To Raise Funds For Hospice And Cancer Services
The 13th annual East Coast FM Wicklow Wide Coffee Morning takes place around the county today.
Redeveloped Arboretum Garden And Retail Centre Opens In Kilquade
The newly renovated, state-of-the-art 2,400 m² garden centre will create 25 new jobs, in addition to the existing 25 employees, giving a total team of 200 people across the business.
Extension Approved For Gaelscoil In Arklow
Arklow’s Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhoir has received approval from the Department of Education for the replacement of two porta cabins in need of repair.
IFA Say Dog Attacks In Wicklow Are Getting Worse
One in-calf heifer has been killed and a number of cattle are injured following a dog attack
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