HIQA report is an issue for the whole country – Pringle

A Donegal TD says today’s HIQA report into centres for people with disabilities in Donegal highlights ‘significant failures’ by the HSE right across the country.

Inspection at 18 HSE-run centres in the county found major issues around governance and oversight.

HIQA also highlighted concerns of the HSE’s ability at a national level to bring about improvements, warning that failing to do so could result in a significant safeguarding issue. The HSE are stressing that no safeguarding issues were found during the inspections.

Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle says this should be a concern for the entire country………..

Meanwhile, Deputy Pringle says he’ll be seeking an early meeting with Disabilities Minister Anne Rabbitte, and believes she needs to step in and meet with the HSE. However, he’s concerned that she won’t be listened to ………..

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