Uncertain future of non-compliant nursing homes

Health regulator Hiqa is in advanced discussions with the HSE over the future of some major public nursing homes that did not meet a July 1 deadline to comply with national accommodation standards.

A spokesman for Hiqa said the regulator expected a number of nursing homes would fail to have their registration renewed.

This means they would be forced to close, although it is likely that this would happen over time.

The Hiqa ...