First Stage Lapsed 31st Dáil 114/2014

Health (Amendment) Bill 2014

Sponsor: Fergus O'Dowd
Introduced: 16 Dec 2014
Last updated: 19 Feb 2020

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Allows HIQA to investigate complaints about care safety and quality at designated centres without needing a formal complaint process.
Expands HIQA's investigative powers to cover unsolicited communications expressing concerns about services provided by healthcare executives and registered providers.
Applies to designated centres and their registered providers, affecting oversight of residential care facilities and service quality standards.

Stage timeline

First Stage 31st Dáil

16 Dec 2014