This compares with what is paid for residents in private nursing homes in the county.
That’s according to Nursing Homes Ireland which respresents privately owned and voluntary run nursing homes in Ireland.
NHI say HSE care is costing an average of €1,657 per person as opposed to the average €1,051 paid per person to private and voluntary nursing homes.
The group is calling on the government to honour its commitment to publish a review of the Fir Deal pricing mechanism for nursing home care.
Wicklow Rent Increases Prompt Emergency Meeting Wicklow County Council Next Monday
Hundreds of concerned council tenants have contacted councillors about planned rent increase.
Diamond Shines In Dublin As Kilcoole Athlete Targets Marathon Marker
Sarah Diamond from Kilcoole A.C produced a strong performance to finish third in the Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon, with eyes now firmly fixed on the Dublin Marathon in October.
Performance Report Offers Praise & Flags Areas Of Improvement for Wicklow County Council
Wicklow is strong on housing vacancy and online motor tax, but re-letting times and retrofits lag behind national picture, reports NOAC.
UPDATE: Three Car Collision Cleared from the N11 at Glen Of The Downs
The northbound lanes approaching Delgany have reopened.
Over 50 Free Events, Performances & Workshops For Wicklow Culture Night
Wicklow Culture Night 2026 Is Here!!!!
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
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