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# hiqa - Last week 15th June 2025 - 21st June 2025

Shutting down a nursing home is a 'nuclear option' for regulator, TDs told
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Shutting down a nursing home is a 'nuclear option' for regulator, TDs told

Updated Wed 1:56 PM 8,750 Views 0 Comments

Almost 200 allegations of abuse of residents at nursing home in RTÉ programme were made since 2022
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Almost 200 allegations of abuse of residents at nursing home in RTÉ programme were made since 2022

Jun 17th 2025, 11:55 PM 10,194 Views 0 Comments

# hiqa - This month June 2025

Around 30 unaccompanied children in State care were reported missing during service inspection
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Around 30 unaccompanied children in State care were reported missing during service inspection

Jun 12th 2025, 11:59 AM 6,411 Views 0 Comments

Child in care in Laois was given the same timetable for months on end, except for one zoo trip
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Child in care in Laois was given the same timetable for months on end, except for one zoo trip

Jun 8th 2025, 8:00 AM 49,806 Views 0 Comments

'Admin error' led to continued admissions at Laois nursing home at centre of RTÉ investigation
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'Admin error' led to continued admissions at Laois nursing home at centre of RTÉ investigation

Updated Jun 6th 2025, 7:05 PM 13,055 Views 0 Comments

# hiqa - This year 2025

Taoiseach backs Children's Health Ireland board after damning report on spinal surgeries
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Taoiseach backs Children's Health Ireland board after damning report on spinal surgeries

Apr 9th 2025, 12:32 PM 8,811 Views 28 Comments

Temple Street spinal surgery scandal: Chair of Children's Health Ireland apologises and resigns
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Temple Street spinal surgery scandal: Chair of Children's Health Ireland apologises and resigns

Apr 8th 2025, 1:12 PM 25,882 Views 0 Comments

'Children were not protected': Report criticises use of unlicensed springs in spinal surgeries at Temple Street
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'Children were not protected': Report criticises use of unlicensed springs in spinal surgeries at Temple Street

Apr 8th 2025, 12:02 PM 12,626 Views 0 Comments
  • The Hiqa review found that governance changes within Children’s Health Ireland meant that a number of policies and safety checks "were not properly applied".
  • It found the use of the springs was an attempt to replicate an experimental surgical technique that was still under investigation at a hospital abroad, but in a modified way.
  • Children's Health Ireland said it is "deeply sorry" to the children and young people who "did not get the care they deserved".
New nursing homes rules mean a nominated person may visit at all times, even during a pandemic
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New nursing homes rules mean a nominated person may visit at all times, even during a pandemic

Mar 31st 2025, 1:43 PM 8,480 Views 10 Comments

Inspectors found 35% of staff in IPAS centres weren't Garda vetted
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Inspectors found 35% of staff in IPAS centres weren't Garda vetted

Mar 5th 2025, 10:43 AM 12,761 Views 0 Comments

Calls for ‘immediate action’ as residents not protected from aggression in disability services
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Calls for ‘immediate action’ as residents not protected from aggression in disability services

Feb 25th 2025, 6:56 PM 6,652 Views 5 Comments

# hiqa - Last year 2024

Four children missing from IPAS centre for over two weeks in 'poorly managed' incident - watchdog
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Four children missing from IPAS centre for over two weeks in 'poorly managed' incident - watchdog

Nov 27th 2024, 12:31 PM 15,027 Views 0 Comments

Revealed: Widespread breaches of basic care standards at residential disability centres
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Revealed: Widespread breaches of basic care standards at residential disability centres

Oct 16th 2024, 12:05 AM 22,398 Views 25 Comments
  • Ability West and the COPE Foundation were identified as the most problematic providers
  • Staffing was identified as one of the leading causes of regulation breaches
  • Burnout and low morale due to staff crisis is impacting care received by residents
Some residents of Galway nursing home left 'hungry' due to small portions and limited meal options
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Some residents of Galway nursing home left 'hungry' due to small portions and limited meal options

Sep 25th 2024, 1:57 PM 36,504 Views 0 Comments

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An alternative to 999/112 phone calls for non-urgent medical issues could be on the way

Aug 29th 2024, 12:25 PM 8,096 Views 22 Comments

Refugees ordered to leave Mosney told inspectors they were concerned about lack of housing
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Refugees ordered to leave Mosney told inspectors they were concerned about lack of housing

Aug 28th 2024, 3:56 PM 41,334 Views 0 Comments

Inspectors report Dublin nursing home resident had just two showers in a month
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Inspectors report Dublin nursing home resident had just two showers in a month

Aug 22nd 2024, 11:44 AM 21,670 Views 28 Comments

Another resident told inspectors she was left sitting in wet incontinence wear for two hours.

Health watchdog to examine lowering age threshold for BreastCheck screening to women in their 40s
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Health watchdog to examine lowering age threshold for BreastCheck screening to women in their 40s

Aug 5th 2024, 6:00 AM 11,661 Views 0 Comments

Assessment begins on extending of bowel cancer screening services to those aged 50 to 54
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Assessment begins on extending of bowel cancer screening services to those aged 50 to 54

Jul 31st 2024, 7:38 AM 10,341 Views 7 Comments

HIQA says adding shingles jab to vaccine programme would not be an efficient use of HSE resources
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HIQA says adding shingles jab to vaccine programme would not be an efficient use of HSE resources

Jul 19th 2024, 9:47 PM 12,210 Views 0 Comments

Issues with Garda vetting and risk management highlighted in Direct Provision inspections
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Issues with Garda vetting and risk management highlighted in Direct Provision inspections

Jul 10th 2024, 12:20 PM 6,483 Views 0 Comments

Inspection of Laois direct provision centre finds 75% of residents had been granted protection
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Inspection of Laois direct provision centre finds 75% of residents had been granted protection

May 17th 2024, 12:09 PM 17,764 Views 0 Comments

Second emergency department in Mid-West region to be considered to ease pressure on UHL
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Second emergency department in Mid-West region to be considered to ease pressure on UHL

Updated May 9th 2024, 8:48 PM 16,701 Views 39 Comments

Calls for urgent action after inspection finds 'significant risks' to patient safety remain at UHL's ED
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Calls for urgent action after inspection finds 'significant risks' to patient safety remain at UHL's ED

Updated May 2nd 2024, 4:00 PM 7,461 Views 0 Comments

Child hospitalised due to pest infection in asylum seeker accommodation centre
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Child hospitalised due to pest infection in asylum seeker accommodation centre

Apr 18th 2024, 10:42 AM 15,334 Views 0 Comments

Cork nursing home resident observed wearing soiled outer clothing on day of HIQA inspection
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Cork nursing home resident observed wearing soiled outer clothing on day of HIQA inspection

Feb 6th 2024, 4:33 PM 17,823 Views 0 Comments

Dublin care centre impacted residents' privacy as a result of unexplained hourly night checks
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Dublin care centre impacted residents' privacy as a result of unexplained hourly night checks

Jan 24th 2024, 6:25 PM 26,210 Views 10 Comments

Stephen Donnelly ‘not satisfied’ with management of patient flow at overcrowded hospitals
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Stephen Donnelly ‘not satisfied’ with management of patient flow at overcrowded hospitals

Jan 12th 2024, 7:33 PM 24,377 Views 41 Comments

# hiqa - All time

‘Trend’ of nursing home closures mostly impacting rural areas, as 50 close over four-year period
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‘Trend’ of nursing home closures mostly impacting rural areas, as 50 close over four-year period

Dec 14th 2023, 2:04 PM 6,268 Views 16 Comments

Dublin care home that only let residents shower on set days amongst 19 HIQA found non-compliant
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Dublin care home that only let residents shower on set days amongst 19 HIQA found non-compliant

Oct 16th 2023, 3:41 PM 19,834 Views 30 Comments

Donnelly orders statutory review into use of unlicensed springs in surgeries at Temple Street
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Donnelly orders statutory review into use of unlicensed springs in surgeries at Temple Street

Oct 4th 2023, 7:14 PM 7,566 Views 0 Comments

Hiqa keeping close eye on disability service as two ex-staff win WRC cases against management
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Hiqa keeping close eye on disability service as two ex-staff win WRC cases against management

Sep 7th 2023, 12:05 AM 23,720 Views 0 Comments

HIQA praises EDs in Beaumont Hospital and University Hospital Waterford after recent inspections
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HIQA praises EDs in Beaumont Hospital and University Hospital Waterford after recent inspections

Sep 5th 2023, 1:55 PM 8,739 Views 9 Comments

Children’s services across Louth-Meath deemed ‘non-compliant’ in four of six assessed standards
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Children’s services across Louth-Meath deemed ‘non-compliant’ in four of six assessed standards

Aug 2nd 2023, 5:10 PM 8,753 Views 8 Comments

Hiqa review says 'clear treatment pathway for Long Covid remains unknown'
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Hiqa review says 'clear treatment pathway for Long Covid remains unknown'

Jul 27th 2023, 10:00 AM 8,770 Views 118 Comments

Children who alleged inappropriate contact and assault left months on waiting list, Hiqa says
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Children who alleged inappropriate contact and assault left months on waiting list, Hiqa says

Jul 26th 2023, 10:38 AM 6,548 Views 16 Comments

HIQA report says ED overcrowding at University Hospital Galway ‘compromises privacy and dignity’
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HIQA report says ED overcrowding at University Hospital Galway ‘compromises privacy and dignity’

Jul 24th 2023, 11:48 AM 4,861 Views 5 Comments

Chickenpox vaccine for children moves a step closer as Hiqa says it's 'safe and cost effective'
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Chickenpox vaccine for children moves a step closer as Hiqa says it's 'safe and cost effective'

Jul 13th 2023, 10:00 AM 13,688 Views 59 Comments

72 patients on trolleys and chairs during February Hiqa check at University Hospital Limerick
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72 patients on trolleys and chairs during February Hiqa check at University Hospital Limerick

Jun 23rd 2023, 10:57 AM 4,197 Views 17 Comments

Chickenpox vaccine could be added to childhood immunisation schedule following consultation
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Chickenpox vaccine could be added to childhood immunisation schedule following consultation

Apr 20th 2023, 10:29 AM 12,250 Views 27 Comments

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