Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I do not propose to put words in Dr. Cooper’s mouth but for repeat offenders, despite everything that management might attempt to apply, can individuals within the hospital team responsible for what is nothing short of criminal neglect, be identified? HIQA is noting their failures and is giving a blanket response, 33% failure, etc. I hope this will improve significantly, as Dr. Cooper suggested it would, with repeat inspections. There will perhaps be a hard core of repeat offenders and at some point rather than damning all we should identify those who persistently refuse to adhere to the highest standards.

To Dr. Cooper’s knowledge, does it happen at any of our facilities, hospital or other, that people presenting for admission are asked to sign waivers in respect of instances of HCAIs occurring? Is there any evidence of that or has it even been suggested?