Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Elder abuse is an issue that needs to be recognised. One of the initiatives that help hugely in recognition of this is, for example, the proper supervision by HIQA of nursing homes. If there is elder abuse in any situation and if anybody is aware of it, then it needs to be reported and action taken by the relevant services. I am not aware that any legislation is planned on it. It is primarily a practice and care issue-----

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