A number of non-compliances were found in relation to Persons in Charge, Staffing, and Training and Governance.

Service users were observed enjoying communal meals and a range of social activities during the inspection.

Sligo University Hospital was among those inspected and, on the day of inspection, the waiting time from triage to medical review ranged from 5 minutes to 12 hours and 4 minutes with an average of 4 hours 14 minutes.

Hiqa examined infection control procedures at Birch services which is operated by the Brothers of Charity group.