Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, he did it with the previous case in Waterford. In other words, power rests with the Minister. In parallel, the Minister for Health could commission HIQA to do a report on a hospital if he or she so chose. What power does the Minister have to commission an investigation? I know the HEA might be constricted with its legal powers but perhaps whoever drafted the legislation did it to leave the power with the Minister. If people feel the HEA has a role and authority, perhaps it should have some of the delegated power that the Minister has. The power might exist but it might not be with the HEA. I am only asking a question as I want to understand this.