“A letter should go requesting them (HIQA and the HSE) to meet with us in person. I want to be able to look them in the eye and asking them questions,”  said one councillor.

A documentary broadcast on RTÉ this week revealed serious issues at a number of nursing homes.

A NEW nursing home was officially opened in Portlaoise on Friday, with space for up to 101 residents and the creation of about 100 jobs.