Today, the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published 19 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. HIQA inspects against the Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for Persons (Children and Adults) with Disabilities) Regulations 2013 and the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities, which apply to residential services for people with disabilities in Ireland. 
Of these 19 inspections, inspectors found a generally good level of compliance with the regulations and standards in 12 centres operated by a number of providers including: Brothers of Charity Services Ireland CLG; GALRO Unlimited Company; Health Service Executive (HSE); Muiríosa Foundation; and Nua Healthcare Services Limited.

Examples of good practice observed by inspectors included:

• During an inspection of a centre in Galway operated by Brothers of Charity Services Ireland CLG, a resident explained how they enjoyed art and had recently held an art exhibition in a local café as well as having a part-time job as a communication and research assistant assessor with the Health Service Executive. Other residents spoke about their involvement in the provider’s advocacy council, where they raised issues on behalf of themselves and their peers.
• Residents’ family representatives spoke very highly of the service provided for residents by GALRO Unlimited Company in a centre in Westmeath. One family representative stated that the respite breaks were a ''life changer for the family'', that ''staff go above and beyond'' and that residents were included in shopping, food preparation and choices.
• At a centre in Offaly operated by Muiríosa Foundation, records showed that residents were actively involved in their local community, enjoying shopping trips, going out for coffee and visiting local restaurants. One resident enjoyed routine massages in a nearby spa and enjoyed getting their hair done. One resident attended a weekly art class, while another resident, who had a love of farming had attended the National Ploughing Championships.
   

Non-compliance that impacted on the delivery of care and support to residents was identified in seven other centres.

Non-compliance was identified at three centres operated by the HSE. In one centre, improvements were required to fire safety measures. In the remaining two centres, improvements were necessary to meet residents’ healthcare and personal needs, as well as to the centre’s premises. 

Non-compliance was identified at four centres operated by Brothers of Charity Services Ireland CLG. In one centre, improvements were needed to fire safety measures, management of residents’ medications and arrangements to protect against infection. In the remaining three centres, improvements were needed in different areas such as managing residents’ risks, governance, and premises to meet the needs of residents.