Martin says ‘no issue’ with bigger fines for nursing homes as HIQA in new powers & ‘change catalyst’ call after RTE doc
The HIQA boss revealed to TDs and Senators that the State’s watchdog does not have the power to fine or punish big businesses that are now running our nursing home sector

IRELAND’S health watchdog does not have the power to tackle or punish big businesses that have taken over Ireland’s nursing home industry, HIQA bosses confessed today.
It comes as officials issued a grovelling apology over the failings that saw residents being abused and neglected in two homes that were exposed by an RTE undercover investigation.
