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What are the nursing home options available for families?

Nursing homes in Ireland are effectively full, according to the national representative body for...

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08.45 6 Oct 2026


What are the nursing home options available for families?


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08.45 6 Oct 2026


Nursing homes in Ireland are effectively full, according to the national representative body for the sector. Nationally, they are running at 95% occupancy, higher in some areas.  

But on top of that, they say, demand for nursing homes is expected to grow by up to 80% by 2040. Our reporter, Bairbre Holmes, has been looking into housing for older people.   


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