Despite the survey taking place during the Covid-19 pandemic, inpatients at Cavan General Hospital said their overall experience was a 7.9 out of 10.

Most of the residents told inspectors that the staff were kind and supportive.

Despite these non-compliances, the inspector said residents were provided with a high standard of nursing and medical care.

However, residents told inspectors they were happy with the care they received.

The centre was compliant in all other areas.

Residents told inspectors that they were happy with the care they received.

Only one of eight fire safety risks identified as a priority had been addressed at the time of the inspection.

Camphill Community Ballybay was subject to the HIQA inspection in September of last year and was compliant in every area except staffing.