Departmental Policies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 November 2023

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Questions (237)

Bríd Smith

Question:

237. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if it would be considered a conflict of interest if an ex-HIQA inspector became a director of a private nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50369/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Mary Butler)

I have been informed by HIQA that there are no restrictions placed on any former employee of HIQA regarding their choice of future career once they have ceased employment with HIQA.