The Irish Times

A&E risks could be cut ‘if HIQA findings implemented’

Watchdog describes Portlaoise hospital report as watershed moment in heath system

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 14:36

How poor are the standards in Ireland’s disability homes?

Inspections by Hiqa reveal ‘model of care outdated in many other states since the 1980s’

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00

Disability centres must change ‘radically’, says Hiqa

One in seven disability homes failed to comply with standards, ‘Irish Times’ analysis finds

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 01:00

Hiqa urges Varadkar to support Portlaoise hospital proposals

Political commitment vital for improvements to health system safety, says Hiqa chief

Thu May 14 2015 - 11:54

Problems go beyond maternity unit and beyond Portlaoise, says Hiqa

Problem is lack of overall maternity strategy in Ireland, says obstetrician James Walker

Sat May 09 2015 - 01:00

HSE failed to act on Portlaoise patient safety risks, Hiqa says

Investigator says bereaved mothers reprimaned by hospital staff for crying

Fri May 08 2015 - 13:02

Kenny wants to see Portlaoise hospital report published

Taoiseach says agencies using public money should not be in ‘court situations’

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 09:55

Over 250 adverse findings in report on Portlaoise hospital

Criticism of medical staff in care of 83 women but HSE challenges report

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 08:51

Áras Attracta row between Hiqa and Ombudsman

Hiqa chief calls Ombudsman’s remarks about handling of complaints ‘inaccurate’

Mon Feb 23 2015 - 01:15

Gardaí investigate death of Áras Attracta resident

Dehydration and malnutrition listed as ‘factors’ in death of 72-year-old disabled man

Thu Dec 11 2014 - 01:00

Hiqa chief says Áras Attracta documentary depicts ‘evil acts’

Minister of State Kathleen Lynch ‘shocked and distressed’ by poor standards of care

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 12:54

Differing opinions over proposal to send HSE inspectors undercover into creches

Leo Varadkar says covert activities ‘has to be done’, watchdog believes move would invade people’s privacy

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00

Hiqa cool on plan for undercover care centre inspections

Covert activities could impede human rights by invading privacy, says watchdog chief

Tue Dec 09 2014 - 19:43

HSE can’t afford urgently needed changes to ambulance service

Hiqa review found evidence of consistent underperformance in some control centres

Wed Dec 03 2014 - 01:00

Hiqa: Ambulances being used inefficiently

Many people taken to A&E departments could be dealt with on phone, says report

Tue Dec 02 2014 - 11:26

Phelim Quinn appointed Hiqa chief executive

Successor to Tracey Cooper says safeguarding vulnerable in society will be a priority

Thu Nov 27 2014 - 10:12

One in five disabilty centres fail to fully comply with any of regulations inspected

Centres fail to fully meet regulations in two-thirds of inspected outcomes

Mon Aug 04 2014 - 01:00

Concern at rates of injury in nursing homes

195 nursing homes report 373 cases of alleged, suspected or confirmed abuse to Hiqa

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00

Hiqa reports 373 suspected cases abuse of nursing home residents

Total of almost 8,700 issues identified last year

Tue May 06 2014 - 11:09

Residential services for thousands of people with disabilities face independent inspections

Hiqa will have power to investigate breaches in care from next month

Thu Oct 31 2013 - 01:01

Maternity care concerns raised in Savita report

Report points to 13 ‘missed opportunities’ that could have saved Ms Halappanavar

Thu Oct 10 2013 - 11:40

Hiqa concern over ‘unsafe’ foster care

Some children living with unapproved carers and do not have access to a social worker

Thu Jul 25 2013 - 14:02

Hiqa to begin inspection of centres for children and adults with disabilities

Requirement to meet 60 standards of care hailed as ’landmark moment’for sector

Tue May 14 2013 - 13:03

HSE did not report cases of suspected child abuse or neglect

Hiqa report finds serious failings in child protection services in Carlow/Kilkenny

Sat May 11 2013 - 01:10