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We have published 32 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Inspection reports on residential services for people with disabilities

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We have published an assessment of COVID-19 vaccination in Ireland. We found that COVID-19 vaccination is safe, effective and reduces the risk of severe outcomes. However, the cost effectiveness depends on many factors. Read the full report: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We have published an inspection report on the child protection and welfare service operated by the Child and Family Agency (Tusla) in the Dublin North network. Read our statement here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Inspection report on a children's service.

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Bainisteoir Réigiúnach – Cúram Sláinte - Regional Manager – Healthcare Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our guidance must reflect front-line experiences. Our new National Guidance for the Responsible and Safe Use of AI in Health and Social Care is informed by insights outlined in our AI Guidance Stakeholder Involvement Report. Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-... #HIfromHIQA

Graphics with speech bubbles describing HIQA’s health information role with health icons.

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We have published 31 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We have published 31 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Inspection report on residential services for people with disabilities.

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Learn how our national health information standards support consistent, reliable information and help service providers deliver better health and social care. #HIfromHIQA #healthinformation

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We have published our Overview Report on the Regulation of Medical Exposure to Ionising Radiation (MEIR) in 2025, showing improved compliance across Irish healthcare services. Read more: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We have published 10 inspection reports on compliance in healthcare services with the National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare. Read our statement here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Inspection reports on healthcare services

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our Resident Forums Report 2025 highlights the voices of residents of services for people with disabilities and what they told us about their experiences, priorities and everyday lives. Read it on our website: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We have published 50 inspection reports on designated centres for older people. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Inspection reports on residential services for older people

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It is International Literacy Day 2026. HIQA has developed plain language guidance to support good communication with people using services and their families. The guidance includes sections on health literacy and digital health literacy. Learn more: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

It is International Literacy Day 2026. The graphic depicts a woman speaking with a healthcare professional who is reading a file.

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We have published an inspection report of the child protection and welfare service provided by the National Out of Hours Service operated by the Child and Family Agency (Tusla). Read our statement here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation supports secure health data sharing across the EU. Once implemented, it aims to make it easier and safer for citizens and care professionals to access and share data, while supporting research to improve healthcare. Swipe to learn more!

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Dr Niamh O’Rourke attended the launch of the Gipuzkoa Agency for the Evaluation of Care and Social Policies. Niamh spoke at a panel alongside experts from Belgium, Sweden and France. These countries were chosen to showcase examples of quality in social care services, sharing approaches and learning.

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We have published 32 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We have published an inspection report on the child protection and welfare service operated by the Child and Family Agency (Tusla) in the Kerry North Cork network. Read our statement here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We have started an assessment of cochlear implants for adults: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-... In this assessment, we’re going to be looking at the clinical and cost effectiveness of expanding the funding criteria for cochlear implants. The final report will be published in 2027.

HIQA has started an assessment of cochlear implants for adults

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Cigire, Ionaid Ainmnithe do Dhaoine Scothaosta - Inspector, Designated Centres for Older People Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We have published 33 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We have published 50 inspection reports on designated centres for older people. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We have started a review to update the National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare. The review will look into person-centred care and consider changes across the healthcare sector since the standards were first published in 2012. Read more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We have published four inspection reports on International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres located around the country. Read our statement here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Inspection reports on International Protection Accommodation Service centres.

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We have published an inspection report on the non-statutory foster care service operated by Five Rivers Ireland. Read our statement here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We have published 33 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

HIQA has commenced a scoping review of person-centred care for residential services for older people. The review will help assess whether the National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland should be updated. Read the protocol here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Learn how our work in health information is driving positive transformation across Ireland’s health and social care services in this article by Rachel Flynn, HIQA’s Director of Health Information and Standards. Read the article at www.linkedin.com/pulse/better... #HIfromHIQA #HealthInformation

Article titled “better data, better care: HIQA’s role in improving health information” with picture of author Rachel Flynn.

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Oifigeach Taighde - Faisnéis agus Caighdeáin Sláinte - Research Officer - Health Information and Standards Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We have started work on an analysis of tobacco affordability in Ireland. We will look at how the affordability of tobacco is measured and whether alternative affordability metrics should be used. Read more on our website: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

HIQA has started an analysis of affordability of tobacco in Ireland

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Welcome to #HIfromHIQA, our new campaign exploring health information and what is means for you. Over the next four months, we’ll share explainers, updates and ways to get involved. Whether you’re a member of the public or work in health or social care, there’s something for you!

Graphic promoting HIQA’s health information function, with a speech bubble saying “hi from HIQA” and fact box explaining HIQA’s standards role in health information.

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We have published 33 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We have published an inspection report on Crannóg Nua Special Care Unit. Read our statement at: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We have published an inspection report on a children’s residential centre operated by the Child and Family Agency (Tusla) in the South West region. Read our statement here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Ceann na bhFeidhmchlár - Head of Applications Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Tá an sprioc chun do chuid a rá sa chomhairliúchán poiblí maidir lenár ndréacht-HTA faoi vacsaíniú COVID-19 in Éirinn (2027/2028 ar aghaidh) ag teannadh linn.

Roinn do thuaraimí faoin ndréacht-mheasúnú teicneolaíochta sláinte d’fhonn bonn eolais a chur faoi bheartas vacsaínithe COVID-19 in Éirinn

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Ceannaire Tionscadail, Faisnéis agus Caighdeáin Sláinte - Project Lead, Health Information and Standards Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We have published 50 inspection reports on designated centres for older people. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Our public consultation on our draft HTA of COVID-19 vaccination for Ireland (2027/2028 onwards) is open. We want to hear your thoughts on the draft HTA! Read the draft report and have your say by 9 August 2026 at www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

Graphic titled "Health technology assessment of COVID-19 vaccination in Ireland" inviting public input on the report.

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We have published the National Guidance for the Responsible and Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health and Social Care Services. The aim of the guidance is to help services and staff use AI responsibly and safely by providing examples of good practice.

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We have published 24 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Director of Health Information, Rachel Flynn, is speaking today at the Ibec Digital Health Forum. Catch Panel 2 for insights on Ireland’s European Health Data Space readiness and how HIQA is building secure health data systems. Read more: www.ibec.ie/connect-and-.... #wheredigitalhealththrives

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We have published an inspection report on a children’s residential centre operated by the Child and Family Agency (Tusla) in the Dublin Mid Leinster region. Read our statement here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We have published 50 inspection reports on designated centres for older people. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We have published 25 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Taighdeoir Seirbhísí Sláinte - Health Services Researcher Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Taighdeoir Seirbhísí Sláinte - Health Services Researcher Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

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HIQA @hiqa.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The latest issue of our newsletter HIQA News is now live! Read about how we are continuing to work towards safer, higher-quality health and social care services for everyone in Ireland: bit.ly/4aQlCcB

Two professionally dressed people, a man on the right and a woman on the left, smiling while holding the HIQA annual report

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