There are calls for the Minister for Health to examine the death of a Co Meath nursing home resident.
Ultan Meehan, 79, died in hospital just over two weeks after being admitted from the Kilbrew Nursing Home.
He was taken to hospital with a facial wound that had become infested.
His wife, Mary Bartley Meehan spoke to RTÉ News in April after the death of her son Adrian.
He died after contracting Covid-19. He had also been a resident at Kilbrew Nursing Home in Ashbourne in Co Meath.
But as reported in today's Irish Times - just ten weeks later - there was further tragedy for the family when Mary's husband, Ultan died on 15 June.
He had dementia and terminal cancer. But when he was admitted to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown at the end of May, medics noted that the nursing home was "unable to manage" a wound infestation of maggots on the right side of his face.
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has tonight expressed his condolences to the family.
A statement issued by the Department of Health said the minister cannot comment in relation to the details of an individual case but confirmed that it is aware of this case, the details of which have been forwarded to HIQA and the HSE for appropriate action and follow up.
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The Sage advocacy service is calling for the case to be examined.
The group's executive director Mervyn Taylor said they are asking that the new Minister for Health would take an interest in this case and ensure there is an independent review of all that went on.
In a statement, Kilbrew Nursing Home said: "We extend our sincere condolences to the family on the recent passing of both Ultan and son Adrian.
"It is not appropriate to go into clinical detail relating to any resident or their treatment."
The nursing home said they have submitted a report to Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) regarding the late Mr Meehan and await the outcome of a further review.
The statement continues: "Kilbrew Nursing Home, like many others, has been under acute pressure in the midst of the pandemic and its managers and staff have, and continue, to work extremely hard to deliver the best in care for all of its residents."
The nursing homes regulator, HIQA said that an inspection was carried out on 4 June at Kilbrew Nursing Home and details of that report will be published in due course.
The Department of Health said these are very sad and challenging times for anybody who has suffered the loss of a loved one.
It urged anyone who needed support to contact the Hospice Bereavement Support Line on 1800-80-70-77, from 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday.
