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.
Wicklow Minister Announces Expansion To Number Of Courses Available Outside CAO System
The number of third-level courses outside of the CAO system is set to be doubled.
Uisce Éireann Look For Feedback On Plans To Upgrade Water Supplies In Wicklow
Uisce Éireann wishes to remind everyone that it is running a public consultation on the draft Regional Water Resource Plan – South East.
First Home Scheme Set To Be Expanded.
The First Home Scheme will now accept applications from self-builders who are building their first home.
Some 1,300 Participants Sign Up For Ecotrail Running Event In Wicklow
Some 1,300 participants from 46 countries have booked to compete in the EcoTrail Wicklow which takes place from Thursday, 28th September to Saturday, the 30th.
John Brady TD Looks For Mortgage Relief For Struggling Homeowners.
The motion will be debated when the Dáil returns today.
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