Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The issues were highlighted more than a year ago and there was a follow-up inspection last August. It does not make sense that when issues are identified they are not followed up. Why does HIQA not have the authority or the teeth to follow through and to enforce its own recommendations?

The situation in Coovagh House was identified more than a year ago. I understand that my colleague, Deputy Rabbitte, proposed that HIQA would be given the necessary powers. Could the Minister ensure that HIQA has the power to follow through and enforce its recommendations?

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