AQW 14345/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on reform of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority to ensure full independence and highest standards in corporate governance.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 9 February 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 9 February 2021
- Answer due by
- 24 February 2021
- Answered
- 22 February 202113 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
In October 2020, I appointed six interim Non Executive members to the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) Board.
The RQIA Board is operating its committees including its Audit and Risk Assurance Committee with proper arrangements for risk management and financial management in place.
RQIA is functioning as a properly constituted arms length body of the Department of Health, with appropriate accountability arrangements in place, including mechanisms for internal and external audit.