Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 May 2015
34. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the inspection role of the Health Information and Quality Authority to the provision of private care for elderly persons and vulnerable adults in their own homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20546/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraGovernment for National Recovery, 2011-2016 commits to developing and implementing national standards for home support services which will be subject to HIQA inspection. Primary legislation and resources will be required for the introduction of a statutory regulation system for home care services. This will be considered by Government on a prioritised and phased basis as resources, legislative and planning processes allow. In the meantime the HSE is progressing a range of measures to improve Home Care provision overall, to standardise services nationally and to promote quality and safety.
