Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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983. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding compliance with new regulations. [12839/14]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Under the Health Act 2007, statutory responsibility is given to the Health Information and Quality Authority for the independent inspection and registration of certain categories of designated centres including residential care settings for older people. This responsibility is underpinned by a comprehensive quality framework comprising the Health Act 2007, Regulations and the National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland.

All designated centres, public, voluntary or private nursing homes are subject to the same core standards and regulations in relation to quality and safety in order to ensure the well-being of their residents.