Forvis Mazars Independent Review of HIQA Regulatory Inspection Process for Nursing Homes Published (hiqa.ie)

• Independent external auditors Forvis Mazars conducted the review.
• Triggered by RTÉ Investigates expose of Emeis Ireland nursing homes in June 2025.
• Assesses HIQA Chief Inspector's regulatory and inspection effectiveness and legislative framework.

"An independent review by Forvis Mazars, commissioned after an RTÉ Investigates programme in June 2025 exposed poor practices at Emeis Ireland nursing homes, assesses the effectiveness of HIQA's Chief Inspector's regulatory and inspection processes and the legislative framework for nursing homes. The review was published by HIQA on 2 July 2026."