HIQA Healthcare Directorate Overview Report 2024: Monitoring and Regulation of Irish Health Services (hiqa.ie)

• Non-compliance in ionising radiation facilities fell from 12% (2023) to 5% (2024)
• 41% of standards showed improved compliance on re-inspection
• Patient Safety Act 2023 introduced mandatory incident notifications and private hospital oversight

"HIQA's 2024 overview report details inspection and regulatory findings across Irish healthcare services. Non-compliance in medical ionising radiation facilities fell from 12% to 5%. On re-inspection, 41% of assessed standards showed improved compliance. Key areas for improvement include clinical leadership, workforce planning, risk management, bed capacity, and infrastructure. The report notes the commencement of mandatory incident notification under the Patient Safety Act 2023 and the expansion of HIQA's remit to private hospitals. Two statutory reviews were conducted: surgical implants at Children's Health Ireland and emergency care in the Mid West region."