Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 July 2021
261. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of HIQA inspections that have taken place in direct provision centres to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38423/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to inform the Deputy that my Department is in discussion with the Department of Health and HIQA to formulate the agreement for HIQA to start monitoring the application of the Standards in International Protection Accommodation Services accommodation. Work is currently being undertaken to establish the legislative basis for HIQA's monitoring role.
