Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2023
500. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health what explanation was given for the delay in the release of bodies from a nursing home (details supplied) in early February 2021; and whether information was provided on where these bodies were stored in the interim period. [50647/23]
View answerThe matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the individual nursing home and I do not have information to address the questions raised.
The Chief Inspector of Social Services (Chief Inspector) within HIQA, has statutory powers to assess compliance by nursing home providers with the regulations and standards made under the Health Act 2007. All concerns about services brought to the attention of the Chief Inspector are risk-rated and appropriate action is taken to inform regulatory activity.
