Watchdog describes Portlaoise hospital report as watershed moment in heath system

Inspections by Hiqa reveal ‘model of care outdated in many other states since the 1980s’

One in seven disability homes failed to comply with standards, ‘Irish Times’ analysis finds

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Political commitment vital for improvements to health system safety, says Hiqa chief

Problem is lack of overall maternity strategy in Ireland, says obstetrician James Walker

Investigator says bereaved mothers reprimaned by hospital staff for crying

Taoiseach says agencies using public money should not be in ‘court situations’

Criticism of medical staff in care of 83 women but HSE challenges report

Hiqa chief calls Ombudsman’s remarks about handling of complaints ‘inaccurate’

Dehydration and malnutrition listed as ‘factors’ in death of 72-year-old disabled man

Minister of State Kathleen Lynch ‘shocked and distressed’ by poor standards of care

Leo Varadkar says covert activities ‘has to be done’, watchdog believes move would invade people’s privacy

Covert activities could impede human rights by invading privacy, says watchdog chief

Hiqa review found evidence of consistent underperformance in some control centres