4022. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether consideration is being given to increasing the frequency of unannounced inspections of nursing homes by HIQA and other relevant authorities, including inspections focusing on standards of care, staffing levels, food quality and the treatment of residents and their families; whether additional measures are planned to identify deficiencies that may not be evident during scheduled inspections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64045/26]

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4022. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether consideration is being given to increasing the frequency of unannounced inspections of nursing homes by HIQA and other relevant authorities, including inspections focusing on standards of care, staffing levels, food quality and the treatment of residents and their families; whether additional measures are planned to identify deficiencies that may not be evident during scheduled inspections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64045/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Nursing Homes

   4022. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether consideration is being given to increasing the frequency of unannounced inspections of nursing homes by HIQA and other relevant authorities, including inspections focusing on standards of care, staffing levels, food quality and the treatment of residents and their families; whether additional measures are planned to identify deficiencies that may not be evident during scheduled inspections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64045/26]

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