The appointed design team in conjunction with third party specialists on behalf of the HSE have conducted further site assessments.

Deputy Denis Naughten has urged the HSE to take action.

The lack of places available for older people in nursing homes is set to become worse as smaller private facilities say they can't cope financially with the rising costs of energy and other associated products

Deputy Naughten believes older people and people with a disability have suffered the most over the last 2 years due to the lack of such services.

Planning permission is expected to be submitted before the end of the year.

A significant fire safety upgrade programme was completed in 2018, but further works were delayed by the coronavirus pandemic

The HSE has confirmed that it expects to seek tenders for the building of a new 50 bed unit at the Sacred Heart Hospital in

Roscommon Galway TD Claire Kerrane is rejecting claims by the HSE that a consultation process has begun with residents and facilities about the temporary relocation