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Annual Coffee Morning in aid of Milford Hospice
The Alliance was delighted to be in Limerick City to attend the annual coffee morning in aid of Milford Hospice, organised by Minister for Older Persons, Kieran O'Donnell TD Huge admiration for the incredible work done daily by the staff at Milford Hospice. Their...
Meeting with Minister of Older Persons Kieran O’Donnell TD – Pre-budget discussion
Today, The Alliance - Supporting Nursing Homes met with Minister for Older Persons, Kieran O'Donnell TD for a pre-budget discussion. Our focus was on practical measures to safeguard the future of family-run and independently owned nursing homes - businesses that are...
Interview with Midlands 103FM
Thanks to Sally-Ann Barrett for having our CEO Shane Scanlan on Saturday Focus with Midlands 103 over the weekend. We had a thorough conversation following the HIQA - Health Information and Quality Authority attendance at the public accounts committee at the Houses of...
Meetings in Oireachtas
Shane Scanlan (CEO) attended discussions at Houses of the Oireachtas today with elected officials from various parties. The Alliance is asking for enhanced supports for independent, voluntary and family-run nursing home operators facing financial and operational...
Meetings in Leinster House
🏃♂️Busy Day for The Alliance ⏩️ CEO Shane Scanlan met with the Minister of Older Persons Kieran O'Donnell TD, other main political parties in Leinster House. The Alliance will never ever stop advocating for a fairly balanced regulated nursing home sector where older...
RTE Drive Time
🎙"2 Tier approach to Nursing Home regulation...we have to question the effectiveness of HIQA🎙 The Alliance - Supporting Nursing Homes contribution on RTE Drive Time in the wake of the Prime Time Investigates exposé. Take a listen 🎧 Link:...
Interview with Live 95 FM
Shane Scanlan (CEO) joined Gillian & Anne Marie on Limericks Live95 FM this morning to discuss the recently released RTÉ Investigates documentary. Take a listen 🎧 Link:...
Interview with Newstalk
Our CEO Shane Scanlan was on Newstalk for a discussion following on from The RTE Prime Time Investigates Nursing Home Investigation Listen in 🎧 Link: https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-newstalk-breakfast/nursing-home-scandal
Visit to Valentia Hospital Co. Kerry
Shane Scanlan, CEO had the privilege of visiting Valentia Hospital in Co. Kerry, a remarkable care centre that provides loving care to 24 older persons in the heart of Valentia Island. As CEO of The Alliance - Supporting Nursing Homes, Shane is deeply passionate about...
Meeting at Leinster House with Minister of Older Persons Kieran O’Donnell TD
The Alliance had the pleasure of attending a meeting at Leinster House today with Minister of Older Persons Kieran O'Donnell TD and officials from the Department of Health Ireland. This significant meeting marks our first engagement with the Minister since his...
Appointment of Operations and Communications Manager
The Alliance is thrilled to introduce our new Operations and Communications Manager Aisling Nestor Aisling brings a wealth of business management experience as well as being a qualified Nurse. With a strong passion for health policy, advocacy, and business development...
Garda Vetting Services for Nursing Homes
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...












