Séamus Healy (Tipperary South, Workers and Unemployed Action Group) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the delegation from HIQA and thank them for their presentation and report. I note from the report that 78% of HIQA visits to care centres were unannounced and 22% were announced. On what basis is the decision taken to make an announced or unannounced visit?

Deputy Ó Caoláin referred to end-of-life care. How is this matter addressed in care homes? On the issue of public versus private facilities, are all facilities dealt with on the same basis or are different approaches taken? Residential care homes in older buildings may provide excellent care but may not be in a position to meet current standards for newly constructed homes. What is the position in this regard?