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We are the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), an independent body established to promote the safety and quality of health and social care services in Ireland.
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We have published 28 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities.
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We have published 28 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities.
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
As part of our work monitoring and inspecting children’s services, we listen and speak with children and young people.
Watch our video below to hear some of their feedback from 2024.
Watch our video below to hear some of their feedback from 2024.
December 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
As part of our work monitoring and inspecting children’s services, we listen and speak with children and young people.
Watch our video below to hear some of their feedback from 2024.
Watch our video below to hear some of their feedback from 2024.
Last year, we found that 82% of staff in disability services had received training in human rights. We have published an overview report on the regulation of designated services for people with disabilities during 2024. Find out more: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Last year, we found that 82% of staff in disability services had received training in human rights. We have published an overview report on the regulation of designated services for people with disabilities during 2024. Find out more: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
Our updated plain language guidance is now live, with new content including sections on health literacy and digital health literacy. It was developed with National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) and people with experience of using and delivering services. Available here: www.hiqa.ie/learning-hub
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Our updated plain language guidance is now live, with new content including sections on health literacy and digital health literacy. It was developed with National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) and people with experience of using and delivering services. Available here: www.hiqa.ie/learning-hub
We carried out 1,042 inspections of designated centres for people with disabilities last year. Today, we have published an overview report on our work regulating these services during 2024. Read our press release to find out more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
December 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We carried out 1,042 inspections of designated centres for people with disabilities last year. Today, we have published an overview report on our work regulating these services during 2024. Read our press release to find out more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
We have published an overview report of our monitoring and inspection of children’s services in 2024.
Watch our video from Head of Children’s Services, Eva Boyle, to learn more.
Read the full report and the summary version for children here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
#HIQAOverviewReport
Watch our video from Head of Children’s Services, Eva Boyle, to learn more.
Read the full report and the summary version for children here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
#HIQAOverviewReport
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We have published an overview report of our monitoring and inspection of children’s services in 2024.
Watch our video from Head of Children’s Services, Eva Boyle, to learn more.
Read the full report and the summary version for children here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
#HIQAOverviewReport
Watch our video from Head of Children’s Services, Eva Boyle, to learn more.
Read the full report and the summary version for children here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
#HIQAOverviewReport
Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring!
- Ceannaire Cáilíochta
- Quality Lead
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: www.hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
#jobfairy #WeAreHiring
- Ceannaire Cáilíochta
- Quality Lead
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: www.hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
#jobfairy #WeAreHiring
December 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring!
- Ceannaire Cáilíochta
- Quality Lead
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: www.hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
#jobfairy #WeAreHiring
- Ceannaire Cáilíochta
- Quality Lead
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: www.hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
#jobfairy #WeAreHiring
Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring!
- Ceannasaí Taighde Straitéisigh
- Strategic Research Lead
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
- Ceannasaí Taighde Straitéisigh
- Strategic Research Lead
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
November 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring!
- Ceannasaí Taighde Straitéisigh
- Strategic Research Lead
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
- Ceannasaí Taighde Straitéisigh
- Strategic Research Lead
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
We have published an inspection report on a children’s residential centre operated by Tusla in the South West region.
It was non-compliant with five, substantially compliant with three and compliant with one of the standards assessed.
Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
It was non-compliant with five, substantially compliant with three and compliant with one of the standards assessed.
Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We have published an inspection report on a children’s residential centre operated by Tusla in the South West region.
It was non-compliant with five, substantially compliant with three and compliant with one of the standards assessed.
Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
It was non-compliant with five, substantially compliant with three and compliant with one of the standards assessed.
Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
We have published 31 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities.
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We have published 31 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities.
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
Our public consultation on our draft health technology assessment of teledermatology to support the management of primary care referrals is open and accepting feedback until 18 December 2025.
Visit our website to read our draft assessment and to take part in the survey: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
Visit our website to read our draft assessment and to take part in the survey: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Our public consultation on our draft health technology assessment of teledermatology to support the management of primary care referrals is open and accepting feedback until 18 December 2025.
Visit our website to read our draft assessment and to take part in the survey: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
Visit our website to read our draft assessment and to take part in the survey: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
We have published new guidelines on the use of medical radiological procedures for early detection of disease in people without signs or symptoms of that disease. The goal is to ensure tests are only used when benefits outweigh risks and individuals are fully informed.
www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We have published new guidelines on the use of medical radiological procedures for early detection of disease in people without signs or symptoms of that disease. The goal is to ensure tests are only used when benefits outweigh risks and individuals are fully informed.
www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
We have published 31 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities.
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We have published 31 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities.
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
This #WorldChildrensDay, we are sharing how we uphold children’s rights through monitoring and inspection of services.
Read more from our Head of Children’s Services, Eva Boyle: www.linkedin.com/pulse/keepin...
Read more from our Head of Children’s Services, Eva Boyle: www.linkedin.com/pulse/keepin...
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
This #WorldChildrensDay, we are sharing how we uphold children’s rights through monitoring and inspection of services.
Read more from our Head of Children’s Services, Eva Boyle: www.linkedin.com/pulse/keepin...
Read more from our Head of Children’s Services, Eva Boyle: www.linkedin.com/pulse/keepin...
Our CICER Team supported the development of the National Clinical Guideline on Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
You can read the guideline here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
You can read the guideline here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our CICER Team supported the development of the National Clinical Guideline on Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
You can read the guideline here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
You can read the guideline here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
We have published an inspection report on the child protection and welfare service operated by Tusla in the Dublin North City service area. HIQA found that the service was non-compliant with five national standards. Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We have published an inspection report on the child protection and welfare service operated by Tusla in the Dublin North City service area. HIQA found that the service was non-compliant with five national standards. Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
Dr Kieran Walsh and Dr Helen O’Donnell, were shortlisted at the RAMI Research Awards for their rapid review on COVID-19 vaccine immunity in people with underlying conditions. Their work supports evidence-based decisions on booster timing.
Read more here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
Read more here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
November 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Dr Kieran Walsh and Dr Helen O’Donnell, were shortlisted at the RAMI Research Awards for their rapid review on COVID-19 vaccine immunity in people with underlying conditions. Their work supports evidence-based decisions on booster timing.
Read more here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
Read more here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
In 2024, we found continued improvements in radiation protection across Ireland. Read more here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In 2024, we found continued improvements in radiation protection across Ireland. Read more here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
We have published a review of international approaches to the secondary use of health-related data, which will inform the development of a national interoperability framework (NIF) for health data access body (HDAB) services in Ireland.
Read it here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
Read it here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We have published a review of international approaches to the secondary use of health-related data, which will inform the development of a national interoperability framework (NIF) for health data access body (HDAB) services in Ireland.
Read it here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
Read it here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
We have published the protocol for our systematic reviews of the clinical and cost effectiveness of anti-IL-5s, specialist assessment, and self-management interventions for acute asthma exacerbation.
You can read our protocol here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
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You can read our protocol here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We have published the protocol for our systematic reviews of the clinical and cost effectiveness of anti-IL-5s, specialist assessment, and self-management interventions for acute asthma exacerbation.
You can read our protocol here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
@hrbireland.bsky.social
You can read our protocol here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
@hrbireland.bsky.social
We have published an inspection report on a children’s residential centre operated by Tusla in the South region.
We found it was compliant with four, substantially compliant with three and non-compliant with one standards assessed. Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
We found it was compliant with four, substantially compliant with three and non-compliant with one standards assessed. Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
November 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We have published an inspection report on a children’s residential centre operated by Tusla in the South region.
We found it was compliant with four, substantially compliant with three and non-compliant with one standards assessed. Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
We found it was compliant with four, substantially compliant with three and non-compliant with one standards assessed. Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
We are attending the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health this morning. Our CEO Angela Fitzgerald has delivered our opening statement.
You can read it here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
You can read it here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We are attending the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health this morning. Our CEO Angela Fitzgerald has delivered our opening statement.
You can read it here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
You can read it here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
We have published 31 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities.
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
November 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We have published 31 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities.
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...
Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring!
- Anailísí Sinsearach um Measúnú Teicneolaíochta Sláinte
- Senior Health Technology Assessment Analyst
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
- Anailísí Sinsearach um Measúnú Teicneolaíochta Sláinte
- Senior Health Technology Assessment Analyst
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring!
- Anailísí Sinsearach um Measúnú Teicneolaíochta Sláinte
- Senior Health Technology Assessment Analyst
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
- Anailísí Sinsearach um Measúnú Teicneolaíochta Sláinte
- Senior Health Technology Assessment Analyst
Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...
Today we published a review of international approaches to registries in health and social care examining how other European countries use registries to collect data on particular diseases, conditions or medicinal products to improve medical care.
Find out more here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
Find out more here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Today we published a review of international approaches to registries in health and social care examining how other European countries use registries to collect data on particular diseases, conditions or medicinal products to improve medical care.
Find out more here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...
Find out more here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...