James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 284: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the names and addresses of public and private nursing homes that have been shut down as a result of not meeting Health Information and Quality Authority and Faircare standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25540/10]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware under the Health Act, 2007 statutory responsibility is given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, part of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) for inspecting and registering categories of designated centres, including nursing homes for older people.

This system of registration and inspection commenced on 1 July, 2009. While some centres have decided to close for various reasons since the introduction of the new regime only one home has been deregistered. In this regard, pursuant to Sections 59 and 60 of the Health Act 2007, an ex parte interim order was made by the District Court in Bray, Co. Wicklow on 29 March 2010 cancelling the registration of Glenbervie Nursing Home, Sidmonton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow as a designated centre under part 8 of the Health Act 2007, with effect from 30 March 2010. The service provider decided not to contest the decision and the order was confirmed as final and permanent pursuant to Section 61 (3) (a) of the Act on 23 April 2010.