News - fire safety
Over 20 safety notices issued by local fire authorities in last five years
A fire safety notice can be issued to a premises under the Fire Services Act 1981 if it appears to the fire inspector to be a "potentially dangerous building."
Jun 1, 2026 14:39
Mental Health Watchdog releases report on Roscommon Psychiatry Department
The centre is requested to provide a Corrective and Preventative Action plan for each finding of non-compliance in the draft report.
May 26, 2023 13:47
Infrastructure issues remain chief concern at Longford Care Home
HIQA inspectors highlighted the strong relationship between staff and residents.
Aug 19, 2022 13:47
Serious fire safety concerns found at Roscommon nursing home
The concerns were raised following an unannounced Hiqa inspection at the nursing home on the 9th of December last year.
May 5, 2022 07:34
HIQA highlights concerns at Roscommon care home
The centre received 12 noncompliances and 1 substantial compliance out of 13 categories.
Feb 21, 2022 13:09
Athlone nursing home staff praised following HIQA inspection
Residents of the nursing home praised the efforts of staff to inspectors.
Sep 16, 2021 13:50
Works underway to address HIQA concerns about Roscommon nursing home
A significant fire safety upgrade programme was completed in 2018, but further works were delayed by the coronavirus pandemic
Sep 3, 2021 17:25
Concerns at Roscommon care facility following HIQA report
Despite resident contentment, the Sacred Heart Hospital & Care Home was found to have several outstanding issues.
Aug 30, 2021 17:31
Serious concerns highlighted in Roscommon Nursing Home
The Service is working with the Health Information and Quality Authority to rectify the areas of concern at the centre.
Jul 14, 2021 13:54
Over 130 fire safety inspections conducted across the Shannonside region last year
There was just one closure order issued following fire safety inspections across the three counties.
Apr 29, 2021 08:12
HIQA raises fire safety concerns following inspection at Longford care home
Residents of the facility who spoke with inspectors, praised the staff and commended their commitment in ensuring that they had everything they needed
Mar 26, 2021 13:21Shannonside Newsletter
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