John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I refer to the new HIQA requirements with regard to mandatory inspections of hospitals and nursing homes. We are talking about the disability sector. There is a massive requirement for on-the-spot audits, which are essential for homes that cater for the disabled sector and nursing homes. Given all the regulations that came in, which are very much necessary, is the HSE budget adequate to cover that? I know there was a recent query regarding the HSE and HIQA and the requirements. I ask Mr. O'Brien to go through that with me.