Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2023
231. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his view on a recent HIQA report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34764/23]
View answerI wish to thank the Deputy for raising the question.
As Minister of State with responsibility for Disabilities, my primary concern is the safety and protection of vulnerable people in the care of our disability residential services and I take any issues regarding their care most seriously.
Camphill Community, Mountshannon is a Section 39 organisation operating in County Clare and funded by the HSE to provide residential services and day care services for individuals.
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is the independent Authority established to drive continuous improvement in Ireland’s health and personal social care services, monitor the safety and quality of these services, and promote person-centred care for the benefit of the public. Residential services (including residential respite services) which fall under the definition of registered centres as set out in the Health Act 2007 are registered with HIQA, which conducts periodic inspections for compliance with the relevant Regulations
My Department is aware the of the unannounced inspection on the 16th of March 2023 at Camphill Community, Mountshannon which highlighted areas for improvement under the regulations on infection prevention and control, premises, governance and management.
I am advised that upon completion of the inspection, a compliance plan was agreed upon between HIQA and the Provider, and that work is progressing on implementing the plan to ensure that the issues of non-compliance are rectified.
HIQA will continue to engage with the Provider during this process, and a further inspection report will issue in due course.
