Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 September 2012
193. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if meeting the minimum Health Information and Quality Authority standards is taken into consideration when the budget is allocated to assist the running of domestic violence refuges; if any refuges have expressed concern regarding insufficient funds to meet those standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41149/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDomestic violence refuges are not currently subject to inspection by HIQA and therefore are not legally obliged to comply with HIQA standards. However, the boards of management responsible for refuges are aware of the HIQA standards and strive to maintain high standards within their refuges. It is the responsibility of the boards of management as per their contracts with the HSE to use HSE funding to maintain the appropriate and agreed level of care for their client group.
