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HIQA publishes updated list of 38 designated disability centres across Ireland.
7 day briefing • 2026-07-13 - 2026-07-19 (1 week ago) • frozen
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) released on 16 July 2026 a comprehensive list of designated residential centres for people with disabilities, reflecting the current state of regulated services in Ireland. The list includes 38 centres spread across nine counties: Limerick, Sligo, Cork, Kildare, Dublin, Westmeath, Laois, Donegal, and Cavan. Providers range from the Health Service Executive (HSE) to private and voluntary organizations such as KARE, Nua Healthcare Services, St John of God Community Services, Talbot Care Unlimited Company, Avista CLG, and Muiríosa Foundation.
Each centre is identified by name and a unique ID, enabling precise tracking and accountability. This publication is part of HIQA's ongoing regulatory oversight mandate, ensuring that disability residential services meet required standards. The list provides transparency for stakeholders, including service users, families, and advocacy groups, and serves as a baseline for future inspections and compliance monitoring.
The release underscores HIQA's role in maintaining quality and safety in Irish disability services, with implications for resource allocation and service planning across the sector.
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2026-07-13 - 2026-07-19
2026-06-23 - 2026-07-22
2026-04-29 - 2026-07-27
2025-07-28 - 2026-07-27
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Key Signals
- - HIQA published an official list of 38 designated disability residential centres as of 16 July 2026.
- - Centres are located in nine Irish counties: Limerick, Sligo, Cork, Kildare, Dublin, Westmeath, Laois, Donegal, and Cavan.
- - Providers include HSE, KARE, Nua Healthcare, St John of God, Talbot Care, Avista, and Muiríosa Foundation.
- - Each centre is assigned a unique ID, enhancing traceability and regulatory oversight.
- - The list is part of HIQA's routine publication to ensure transparency in disability residential services.
- - Stakeholders can use this list to verify registered centres and monitor compliance.
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Key References
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HIQA Publishes List of Designated Centres for People with Disabilities, 16 July 2026
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Primary source from HIQA listing all 38 designated centres with provider and location details.