Episode Details

A review of HIQA's regulation of nursing homes recommends greater transparency, stronger oversight and a stronger focus on the lived experiences of residents following high-profile care failings. New consumer protection laws mean people buying financial products online will have the right to speak to a real person instead of dealing solely with chatbots, while also cracking down on manipulative online sales tactics. Calls are growing for a dedicated national response to drink spiking, with concerns that inconsistent reporting and a lack of clear medical protocols are leaving victims without adequate support.