Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 January 2016
241. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will urge the Health Information and Quality Authority to report on the community hospital in Daingean Uí Chúis in County Kerry in order to allow the additional beds to be opened there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3493/16]
View answerThe Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to drive continuous improvement and to monitor safety and quality in Ireland’s health and personal social care services. Since 2009 all nursing homes - public, voluntary and private have been registered and inspected by HIQA.
The functions of the Minister for Health in relation to HIQA, and the Chief Inspector of Social Services are prescribed in the Act, and in this respect the Chief Inspector is independent in the exercise of these functions.
