Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 23 April 2026
Select Committee on Health
Health (Amendment) (Home Support Providers) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
2:00 am
Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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That is primarily to ensure that in all circumstances, his or her consent is required. Circumstances may arise in terms of HIQA and the District Court but in those situations, they will have to show proof of the grounds on which they are doing it. Ultimately, this is all about improving the quality and standard of service for the service user.