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Mr. Peter Burke, minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, cutting the ribbon to mark the official opening of The Residence Portlaoise.
The new emeis nursing home in Portlaoise was officially opened on Friday, October 4 by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and Midlands TD, Peter Burke.
Located at the Maltings, the new nursing home will provide compassionate care for 101 residents, while creating 100 job opportunities. CONTINUE READING BELOW PHOTO
Mr. Peter Burke, minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, with Neal McGroarty CEO emeis Ireland, unveiling the plaque to mark the official opening of The Residence Portlaoise.
Speaking at the opening, Minister Peter Burke said: “This occasion marks a significant milestone in emeis’ commitment to ensuring the well-being, care, and dignity of our elderly citizens, who have spent their lives building our communities. It is extremely positive that emeis will be employing over 200 people in the Portlaoise area by 2025, both here and in its Kilminchy nursing home.
“I am also pleased to see the ambitious growth plans for emeis in Ireland, with the scheduled expansions in Kilkenny and Dublin, in the coming months, set to enhance vital nursing home care services in those communities, culminating in 2,700 vital jobs nationally and boosting local economies growing to 3200 by 2025,” he added.
Neal McGroarty, CEO of emeis Ireland said: “I am extremely pleased to see our state-of-the-art 101-bed nursing home already providing vital, personalised nursing and residential care services to our residents and the local community.
“With plans to provide employment to over 100 skilled staff, The Residence Portlaoise is also offering rewarding and meaningful career possibilities at a time when Laois, and indeed Ireland, increasingly needs vital nursing home care for a growing and ageing population. Our expansion plans enable us to continue to foster the highest standards of care, services and links with local communities and other stakeholders, including the HSE and acute hospitals, as we move forward. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to offer a workplace where they can thrive professionally while making a difference in the lives of our residents.”
The Nursing Home consists of 101 single ensuite bedrooms, furnished to an exceptionally high standard, equipped with a television, personal telephone and a Nurse call system. There are 12 spacious lounge/communal rooms for residents to relax and enjoy the many in-house social activities along with large grounds and gardens that can also be used to spend time with family and friends.
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