Mar 10, 2025 | News
The Alliance is now offering Garda Vetting Services at a special rate of €3 per vetting on a member only basis.
If you own or manage a nursing home:
– Long overdue change: Say goodbye to being overcharged for vetting and annual membership rates
– Industry insiders: We understand your world. We are NURSES
– Continuous support: Education, monthly best practice and regulatory updates
– Hands-on assistance: Onsite consultancy services available
– Reliable partners: Count on us when you need support in your hour of need
For a quote and genuine representation from experienced NURSES for your nursing home and its residents, reach out to us at info@thealliancesnh.com.
Thanks to the National Vetting Bureau for their engagement and support the last few months to reach this point.

Mar 2, 2025 | News
The Alliance is proud to support nursing homes across Ireland with a dedicated initiative: €3 per vetting to assist with Garda vetting costs for staff recruitment.
This support is part of our ongoing commitment to reduce barriers, ease administrative burdens, and champion high standards in nursing homes across Ireland.
If you’re a nursing home provider, reach out to us to access this support and streamline your vetting process.
Email me shane@thealliancesnh.com
Feb 14, 2025 | News
RTE Radio 1 Drive Time today with Shane Scanlan CEO, to continue to discuss the very upsetting and concerning situation developing in Oceanview Nursing Home on the Dingle Peninsula, Co.Kerry.
Link to radio interview: https://www.rte.ie/radio/podcasts/22488754-kerry-nursing-home/
Dec 28, 2024 | News
The Alliance – Supporting Nursing Homes organised a rally in collaboration with the community on the picturesque Dingle Peninsula to support Ocean View Care Home and preserve it for care of the elderly on the peninsula.
Shane Scanlan highlighted it is crucial for The Office of the Chief Inspector within HIQA to align its actions in relation to Ocean View with its expressed concerns about the increasing closures of small community-based nursing homes.
Link to rte article: https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2024/1228/1488345-kerry-nursing-home/
Oct 8, 2024 | News
Shane Scanlan CEO, attended a meeting this morning at the Gibson Hotel Dublin as part of the Reference Group for the Commission on Care for Older People. Valuable insights from Catherine McGuigan, Alan Barrett, Sean Flood and Fiona Walsh were shared
After Lunch, productive discussions at Leinster House covered supports for Ocean View Nursing Home on the Dingle Peninsula, Garda vetting services for Nursing homes, and crisis management in the nursing home sector.