HIQA Publishes 28 Inspection Reports on Irish Disability Residential Centres (hiqa.ie)

• 28 inspection reports on Irish disability residential centres published by HIQA.
• Centres from 13 providers assessed under Health Act 2007 regulations.
• Positive findings: family satisfaction, community involvement, resident autonomy.
• Required improvements: rights promotion, financial safeguards, fire safety.
• Compliance plans submitted by providers for centres needing improvement.

"On 3 June 2026, HIQA published 28 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities in Ireland. Inspections covered centres operated by 13 providers including Peamount Healthcare, Muiríosa Foundation, and Western Care Association. Positive findings included family satisfaction and community engagement. Required improvements included better promotion of residents' rights, safeguarding personal finances, and fire safety. Providers submitted compliance plans."