Privately operated placements not subject to inspection by health watchdog Hiqa

Hiqa carried out ‘targeted inspection programme’ at Western Care Association centres after receiving concerning reports

‘Caring interactions between staff and young people’ found at Tusla-run Crannóg Nua

Dublin apartment that Vadym Davydenko was staying in had been contracted out by agency

We must stop outsourcing the care of vulnerable young people

Current situation can be tied back to the closure of three smaller EDs in 2009

Third option to tackle overcrowding is to develop a new hospital in HSE Mid West, says Hiqa

Scabies outbreak, including severe and more contagious form of condition, was not properly dealt with, Hiqa inspection finds

One mother recalled sense of shock after surgeon said he wanted to review his own work

Colleagues described him as an inspirational and visionary leader with a strong intellect

Pat O’Mahony had a distinguished career and was devoted to his family, mourners told

Just over 1,000 cases being looked at as part of analysis relating to tissue diagnoses slides across various specialities

Health watchdog carried out unannounced inspection in March after contact regarding quality of care

Closure notices issued to 10 nursing homes in 2024 and seven have closed so far, committee hears

Since the programme was broadcast, Hiqa has carried out a number of inspections

Inspections covered IPAS centres in Cork, Kerry, Louth, Galway and Waterford

Agency to spend about €1m on ‘close protection’ personnel to work with staff in violent situations

`If you weren’t on fire, you weren’t seen as a priority’ says former foster child, of stretched social workers

Health services watchdog also raised concerns about dietary needs of residents

Fears rolling issues involving children’s hospital services and others could dominate the political agenda over the summer