The article addresses the inadequate treatment of vulnerable older people in privately run nursing homes in Ireland. Taoiseach Micheál Martin acknowledges the need for tougher penalties for nursing home abuse but fails to explain why such measures are not already in place. The public's trust in state concern for elderly welfare is eroded, highlighting the urgent need for rigorous standards upheld by the health regulator, Hiqa, which lacks adequate powers to enforce compliance. There are growing concerns over the privatization of nursing homes, emphasizing that older people are being let down.
When confronted over the "scandalous" treatment of older people in privately run nursing homes, Taoiseach Micheál Martin replied that he had "no issue" with bigger fines being imposed.
Faith in the level of state concern for the welfare and protection of older people has been undermined. If it is to be repaired, we need to see tougher measures to guarantee standards of care.
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