I propose to take Questions Nos. 536 to 538, inclusive, together.
HIQA has informed the Department of Health that it does not comment on specific individual situations. Under the Health Act 2007 and associated regulations, the provider of disability services is responsible to ensure that a designated centre meets the assessed needs of the residents. Prior to registering a centre, HIQA undertakes an inspection to ensure the centre meets the needs of the residents and resulting inspection reports are published on the HIQA website.
The HSE has no role in carrying out a site or location survey to assess the suitability of a particular location as the site of a private residential intellectual disability service prior to permission being granted to operate a residential intellectual disability service at any given location.
The HSE has advised that it has not been informed of any concerns from a local community regarding this NUA Healthcare house.