The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) today announced that its Director of Health Information and Deputy Chief Executive, Professor Jane Grimson, has agreed to take on the position of Acting Chief Executive.

 Professor Grimson said, “I am delighted to have been asked to act as Acting Chief Executive of HIQA and to continue and build on the work of Tracey Cooper over the past eight years.

 “HIQA has a very busy and important work programme ahead of us as outlined in our Corporate Plan 2013-2015. Central to the successful delivery of this programme is our fundamental commitment to transparency and independence that puts the people who use our health and social care services at the heart of what we do.

 “The Authority has and will always act in the best interests of the public to drive safer better care.

 “HIQA will continue to work towards improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of health and social care services for the people of Ireland and to support informed decisions on how services are delivered.”

 Brian McEnery, Chairperson of HIQA, said, “We are fortunate to have someone of the calibre, dedication and professionalism of Jane Grimson to continue leading the Authority and ensuring our independent voice is heard in the interests of people who use our health and social care services.

 The Board and management of the Authority fully supports Jane and look forward to working with her to ensure HIQA’s work has a substantial impact on the delivery of services in the public interest.”

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Further Information: 

For further information please contact:
Marty Whelan, Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
01 8147480 / 086 2447623 mwhelan@hiqa.ie