Minister pledges law change after review of nursing home regulation
O'Donnell says independent review highlights need for reforms to regulation and accountability
Hiqa
Health Information and Quality Authority
Ireland’s low-risk alcohol guidelines may need to be reviewed, research finds
‘Minimal’ difference in the risk of alcohol-related harm between men and women, Hiqa review finds
Urgent fire safety actions ordered at number of disability centres
Noncompliance found at some services centres, with issues to be addressed
Children ‘regularly’ using illegal drugs in Tusla care home with knowledge of staff
Hiqa report finds risks to minors ‘significantly escalated’ at separate facility seven months after previous inspection
Hiqa, PAC and legal professionals all voiced concerns around safety of child asylum seekers in Tusla’s care
Tusla is caught in middle of complex issue without clear legislative guidanc
Hiqa to review operation of screening services to ensure improvements made following CervicalCheck controversy
Watchdog to interview key personnel, review documentation and carry out targeted risk-based inspections where needed
Bladder device used in children with spina bifida poses ‘no serious safety concerns’, says Hiqa
Hiqa examined bladder device on request from Minister for Health following concerns raised by advocacy groups
Serious hospital environment issues found in more than half of inspections – watchdog
Health watchdog finds hospitals with ageing buildings or poor physical environments in inspections over past two years
Patient safety risks identified at Navan Hospital
Health watchdog releases inspection reports on 12 healthcare services
How Irish healthcare compares with other countries: you might be surprised
Global index ranks healthcare in Ireland sixth best in the world
Highly vulnerable child in State care being failed in ‘unacceptable’ way, judge says
Judge describes State’s continued use of unregulated emergency placements for children in care as a ‘national scandal’
Many Ipas residents in ‘wholly unsuitable’ living and sleeping arrangements, report finds
Overcrowding in asylum seekers accommodation increased by 19 per cent in 2025
Hiqa seeks orders compelling RTÉ to disclose nursing home footage
Broadcaster says it welcomes Hiqa decision to investigate issues highlighted in RTÉ Investigates programme
Scabies outbreak at Kilkenny nursing home exacerbated by infection control failures
Various levels of non-compliance found in half of 50 residential centres inspected by Hiqa
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