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HIQA residential care regulation in Ireland

Overview

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has been conducting oversight and regulatory updates regarding residential care in Ireland.

In July 2026, HIQA published 23 inspection reports covering various disability service providers. While many centres, such as Brookvale House, were found to be in compliance with the Health Act 2007, some providers were directed to implement improvement plans regarding fire safety and staffing supervision.

By August 2026, HIQA announced a broader review of residential care standards for older people. This initiative seeks to update the National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People, which have not been revised since 2016. The review intends to incorporate recent legislative reforms, the shift toward larger residential settings, and the integration of digital technologies and the European Union Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act 2024.

Entities

Health Service Executive · Ireland · Health Information and Quality Authority

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    HIQA begins review of Irish residential care standards for older people

    HIQA is reviewing national standards for residential care for older people in Ireland to reflect legislative reforms, pandemic impacts, and digital advancements since 2016.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Ireland's HIQA Finds Broad Compliance in Disability Care Centres

    HIQA reports that Brookvale House and many Irish disability centres meet compliance standards, noting good practice and recommending improvements in staffing and safety.

Sources

hiqa.ie · htn.co.uk