Care centres warned by hiqa to step up their efforts

Some nursing homes, residential centres and foster care services are being warned they need to step up efforts to protect vulnerable people.

HIQA's released a review of the regulation of health and social care in Ireland which raises concerns for a number of areas. They include a claim that some services are still not taking the issue of Garda vetting seriously enough. Director of Regulation at HIQA Mary Dunnion says it's an important tool for safeguarding people.