Inside Ireland's Nursing Homes

We’ve been hearing from many people across the station today, voicing their outrage and frustration at the state of care in some nursing homes in Ireland.  

This comes in the wake of last night’s RTE Investigations programme, which exposed disturbing conditions in two nursing homes operated by Emeis Ireland. 

Kieran spoke to some those who have experienced the service in Ireland and what they had to say...

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