HIQA - Health Information and Quality Authority Email Format
Government AdministrationCork, Ireland201-500 Employees
HIQA, the Health Information and Quality Authority, is an independent statutory authority in Ireland focused on promoting safety and quality in health and social care services. It supports better health and welfare outcomes by grounding decision-making in evidence, setting standards, and regulating providers. Operating under the oversight of the Minister for Health and engaging with relevant government departments, HIQA informs policy development and provides regulatory context across health and social care settings. Headquartered in Cross Mahon, Cork, HIQA is a mid-sized entity within Ireland's government administration. In 2026, the authority began work on a health technology assessment to inform COVID-19 vaccination policy, illustrating its role in evidence-based health policy and decision-making.