Families Demand Answers Over "Despicable" Treatment of Older People During Covid Pandemic - 08/07/2026

Calls for a statutory public inquiry into the treatment of older and vulnerable people during the Covid-19 pandemic have been brought to the European Parliament.Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has used a speech in Strasbourg to highlight the experiences of families represented by Care Champions Ireland, an advocacy group campaigning for greater accountability and stronger protections for vulnerable adults.Speaking before the Parliament, Mr Mullooly shared the stories of families who say they were deeply affected by public health restrictions and decisions made during the pandemic. He argued that while Covid may be over, many families are still living with unanswered questions and deserve a full public inquiry into what happened in nursing homes, residential care settings and the wider community.We heard more about this on The Agenda this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.