The HSE is being urged to stop the closure of thousands of beds at state-run nursing homes.
Health watchdog HIQA is introducing a 'get tough' policy with the health service on homes that don't meet accommodation standards.
Included in the new guidelines is a stipulation that they shouldn't have more than two people sharing a bedroom.
HIQA's already refusing registration for two centres and a further 10 may not be allowed accept new residents.
Age Action's Gerard Scully says it brings the Government's committment to public nursing homes into question:
