Mr. Tadhg Daly:

The HIQA standards were introduced in 2009 and there has been a positive development. My report highlights how providers are striving continuously to improve and that the feedback from residents is that they are being well looked after by competent and caring staff. HIQA's standards cover the full gamut from medication management to the physical environment and so on. There are other standards with which nursing homes have to comply, for example, fire safety, environmental health and Workplace Relations Commission standards.