The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 helps to inform the public about who is lobbying, and what they are lobbying about.

We promote safety and quality in healthcare services in Ireland. To do this, we inspect hospitals and other healthcare providers and talk to patients, staff and managers to determine if healthcare providers are meeting national standards.

We monitor the quality of International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres in Ireland by inspecting permanent IPAS centres against the national standards.

HIQA has a policy of publishing the decisions made on non-personal FOI requests. We prepare and publish as much information as possible in an open and accessible manner on a routine basis.

We have established Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with a number of organisations and comply with best practice procedure in public procurement.

As a registered provider or person in charge of a designated centre for people with disabilities, you are legally required to notify us within certain time frames about certain incidents, events or changes within your centre.

We aim to improve the quality and safety of health and social care services by setting national standards and publishing guidance.

We evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of health programmes, policies, medicines, medical equipment, diagnostic and surgical techniques, health promotion and protection activities, and provide advice to enable the best use of resources and the best outcomes for people who use our health service.

Since November 2013, all designated centres for people with disabilities must be registered with HIQA. We inspect services regularly to ensure they maintain a high level of care.

As a registered provider or person in charge of a designated centre, you are legally required to notify us within certain time fames about certain incidents, events or changes within your centre.