HIQA launch probe into safety at Dublin hospital

An investigation has been launched into the safety of services and support at the Adelaide and Meath Hospital in Tallaght, Dublin.

The Health Information and Quality Authority last night made the decision to instigate a statutory investigation into the care provided to patients requiring acute admission and receiving care at the hospital's Accident and Emergency department.

The investigation will also incorporate the national Children's Hospital.

HIQA said it has previously sought assurances in relation to how the Board and Executive of the Hospital are governing and managing these risks.

An investigating team has yet to be announced.

The authority said it will not comment further until the investigation is completed and published.