Nursing home complaints to be referred to Ombudsman The health watchdog HIQA has promised to begin referring complaints about the mistreatment of elderly nursing homes residents to the Office of the Ombudsman which has the power to investigate them. Ireland • 05 Aug 18
Nursing home complaints to be referred to Ombudsman The health watchdog HIQA has promised to begin referring complaints about the mistreatment of elderly nursing homes residents to the Office of the Ombudsman which has the power to investigate them. Ireland • 05 Aug 18
680 complaints made to HIQA over nursing home care Nearly 700 complaints were made last year to the health watchdog, HIQA, relating to the care of elderly residents staying in nursing homes. Ireland • 29 Jul 18
680 complaints made to HIQA over nursing home care Nearly 700 complaints were made last year to the health watchdog, HIQA, relating to the care of elderly residents staying in nursing homes. Ireland • 29 Jul 18
Water pressure may be lowered at night next week Consideration is being given to lowering water pressure at night time from next week in an attempt to manage water supplies. Politics • 11 Jul 18
Water pressure may be lowered at night next week Consideration is being given to lowering water pressure at night time from next week in an attempt to manage water supplies. Politics • 11 Jul 18
Taoiseach defends appointment at Dept of Justice The Taoiseach has defended the Government's decision to appoint a new secretary general to head up the Department of Justice without a public competition. Politics • 11 Jul 18
Taoiseach defends appointment at Dept of Justice The Taoiseach has defended the Government's decision to appoint a new secretary general to head up the Department of Justice without a public competition. Politics • 11 Jul 18
PAC critical of local authorities over HAP inspections The Public Accounts Committee has criticised local authorities and the Department of Housing for paying millions of euro to landlords without inspecting whether their properties are substandard or dangerous. Housing • 11 Jul 18
PAC critical of local authorities over HAP inspections The Public Accounts Committee has criticised local authorities and the Department of Housing for paying millions of euro to landlords without inspecting whether their properties are substandard or dangerous. Housing • 11 Jul 18
'Buck stops nowhere' in Department of Justice - report An expert group examining issues within the Department of Justice has recommended splitting it into two divisions, saying "it is as if the system has naturally evolved to ensure that the buck stops nowhere". Politics • 10 Jul 18
'Buck stops nowhere' in Department of Justice - report An expert group examining issues within the Department of Justice has recommended splitting it into two divisions, saying "it is as if the system has naturally evolved to ensure that the buck stops nowhere". Politics • 10 Jul 18
Ross accused of 'scandalous' judicial accusations Minister for Transport Shane Ross has been accused of making "scandalous and outrageous" accusations that politicians have been appointing their friends as judges. Politics • 09 Jul 18
Ross accused of 'scandalous' judicial accusations Minister for Transport Shane Ross has been accused of making "scandalous and outrageous" accusations that politicians have been appointing their friends as judges. Politics • 09 Jul 18
Govt seeking advice on protecting electoral system Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said the Government has sought advice on how to protect the electoral system from negative online advertising. Politics • 05 Jul 18
Govt seeking advice on protecting electoral system Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said the Government has sought advice on how to protect the electoral system from negative online advertising. Politics • 05 Jul 18
HSE accused of failing to communicate over Rosalie Unit Concerns have been raised in the Dáil over the closure of the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea, Co Rosommon, which houses older people with dementia. Politics • 05 Jul 18
HSE accused of failing to communicate over Rosalie Unit Concerns have been raised in the Dáil over the closure of the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea, Co Rosommon, which houses older people with dementia. Politics • 05 Jul 18
Govt will support opposition bill on land hoarding The Government has said it will not oppose a new opposition bill to tackle land hoarding. Politics • 03 Jul 18
Govt will support opposition bill on land hoarding The Government has said it will not oppose a new opposition bill to tackle land hoarding. Politics • 03 Jul 18
