Seanad debates
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages
6:00 pm
Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
The Health Information and Quality Authority will have the final say on the inspection of children's residential facilities. The Minister must have an overview of HIQA and ultimate responsibility as opposed to being controlled by the authority. It is not appropriate in a democracy to vest in HIQA such extensive powers and responsibilities. Ultimately, the Minister must have the final say on HIQA.
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