The Irish Council for Civil Liberties says the pandemic has shown that older people living in residential care are not getting the protection and care they need.
It says it’s clear that there are problems in other residential settings, such as Direct Provision, as well.
ICCL, Age Action and Sage Advocacy are joining forces to campaign for independent, human rights inspections in residential institutions and care homes.
ICCL’s Executive Director Liam Herrick joined Shane Beatty on Breakfast Briefing:
