James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 335: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason persons (details supplied) are allegedly barred from a public hospital in Mullingar, County Westmeath; the further reason there are rat traps all over the hospital; the reason a patient has burns on their arm; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30291/09]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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While this is a service matter and has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply the Deputy will be aware that from 1 July, 2009 the Health Information and Quality Authority is responsible for the registration and inspection of all residential care services for older people. This means that for the first time, all HSE operated centres and private nursing homes will be subject to independent registration and inspection. This is a significant step forward in the protection of the rights of older people living in residential care settings across the country.