Written answers

Thursday, 28 June 2018

Photo of Margaret Murphy O'MahonyMargaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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37. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken on foot of HIQA’s finding that the level of compliance with the health and safety and risk management outcome in disability centres was less than 50% in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28318/18]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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All centre-based residential and respite care facilities for older persons and persons with disabilities are subject to registration and inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), in accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 2007. The purpose of regulation is to safeguard and support the delivery of person-centred care to vulnerable people of any age who are receiving residential care services and to ensure that their health, well-being and quality of life is promoted and protected.

HIQA is a fully independent authority charged with ensuring high-quality and safe care for people using health and social care services in Ireland. Compliance with HIQA standards is a requirement under the Service Level Arrangements between the HSE and voluntary service providers under Section 38 and 39 of the Health Acts. It should be noted, in this context, that HIQA has reported evidence of good practice in the delivery of many residential services to people with disabilities where the support and care needs of residents have been prioritised and there is a strong focus on the needs of service providers. 

The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the HSE. Accordingly, I have arranged for the Deputy's question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

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