Taoiseach willing to have an inquiry into nursing home deaths

Micheál Martin has previously indicated his opposition to a full-blown state inquiry into Covid-19 deaths

The Taoiseach said it is important to understand what happened in nursing homes “and how we can improve the design of care for the elderly into the future”. Picture: Julien Behal

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is willing to have an “inquiry” into the state’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic once it is over.

He has been careful about his use of words because he had previously indicated his opposition to a full-blown state inquiry that would be hauling in government ministers, civil servants and health officials to attribute blame.

But, at leaders’ questions, Martin indicated a willingness to have an inquiry of some sort when asked about ...