HIQA 2025 Annual Report details regulatory expansion, patient safety inspections, and health technology assessments in Ireland (hiqa.ie)

• NIAC integrated into HIQA from March 2025
• First inspection reports on private hospitals published under Patient Safety Act 2023
• Review of implantable medical devices governance at Children's Health Ireland made 19 recommendations
• Independent review of nursing home regulatory framework initiated after RTÉ programme
• 3,354 women responded to National Maternity Experience Survey
• 280+ health technology assessment publications produced

"The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting expanded regulatory remit including inspections of private hospitals under the Patient Safety Act, integration of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), and a review of governance of implantable medical devices at Children's Health Ireland. Key data include 3,354 responses to the National Maternity Experience Survey, 144 notifiable incidents received, and 1,121 inspections. The report also outlines progress on health technology assessments, digital transformation, and preparations for the European Health Data Space."