The Health Service Executive was established under the Health Act 2004. The body was established as an independent body corporate. Its objects and functions were set out. It was required to use resources available in the most beneficial, effective and efficient manner to improve, promote and protect health and welfare of the public. It assumes […]
Category: Regulation
Quality Authority
The Health Act 2007 established the Health, Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). The Authority has been conferred with a number of inspection and regulatory functions in relation to the health services. In particular, this includes regulation and inspection of nursing homes, childcare centres, as well as the regulation of many health professionals. The function of […]