Hiqa needs to be given more powers over nursing homes “immediately”, the Social Democrats have said. A ban on fur farming is higher up the latest legislation list than plans to give Hiqa more clout – a move that could save lives. But despite repeated calls for years for tighter regulation of the public and private nursing home sector, Hiqa regulatory reform is not on that list. A ban on fur farming is higher up the latest legislation list than plans to give Hiqa more clout – a move that could save lives. It was also unable to say when Hiqa will realistically be given more powers of oversight and regulation in nursing homes.

Source: Irish Examiner February 06, 2021 06:30 UTC