Mr Varadkar was asked about the issue at his visit to the Bloom spectacular in the Phoenix Park
Leo Varadkar has dismissed concerns that the country’s elderly could be left in the lurch as more and more nursing homes convert to refugee accommodation centres.
Mr Varadkar was speaking after junior health minister with special responsibility for the elderly, Mary Butler, confirmed that she had received a report on the issue, and that the Government has given the green light to the business transfers, lifting a restriction that was in place.However, she added that crucial cooling off and notice periods of up to two years must be observed so that continuing care for nursing home residents can be organised.
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