Since November 2013, all designated centres for people with disabilities must be registered with HIQA. We inspect services regularly to ensure they maintain a high level of care.

We are legally responsible for the monitoring, inspection and registration of designated centres for adults and children with a disability.

We register designated centres for older people. We also monitor and inspect these centres regularly to ensure they maintain a high level of care and support.

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) is Ireland’s National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG). NIAC provides independent evidence-based recommendations and advice to the Minister for Health on immunisation and related health matters to inform health policy in Ireland.

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) is Ireland’s National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG). NIAC provides independent evidence-based recommendations and advice to the Minister for Health on immunisation and related health matters to inform health policy in Ireland.

We are responsible for monitoring the quality of International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres.

We are responsible for producing the evidence to support the development of National Clinical Guidelines. The guidelines aim to promote healthcare that is current, effective and consistent, ensuring best outcomes for patients and people using services.

Táimid freagrach as an bhfianaise a sholáthar chun tacú treoirlínte cliniciúla náisiúnta a fhorbairt. Tá sé mar aidhm leis na treoirlínte cúraim sláinte reatha, éifeachtach agus comhsheasmhach a chur chun cinn, rud a chinnteoidh na torthaí is fearr d’othair agus do dhaoine a úsáideann seirbhísí.

HIQA is committed to safeguarding people in all areas of its work.