Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)

Absolutely. No. 63 on the legislative programme, the licensing of health facilities Bill, will provide for a mandatory system of licensing for public and private health care facilities. The Health Information and Quality Authority was established in 2007 but this Bill remains at No. 63 on the legislative programme. The Health Service Executive was aware of HIQA standards three months prior to commencement of construction of Dingle community hospital and it will cost the State millions to put it right.

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