84.Section 22 provides regulation-making powers which will cover the management, staff, premises and conduct of establishments and agencies (other than voluntary adoption agencies). It also provides for regulations to be made regarding the welfare of service users. Section 23 gives the appropriate Minister the power to publish statements of national minimum standards with which establishments and agencies are expected to comply. They are to be taken into account as stated in subsection (4). For example, a regulation made under section 22 might state that suitable and nutritious food should be provided to all residents in a home. The national minimum standards would set out what registered providers are expected to provide in terms of the number of meals per day and their nutritional content.
85.Different services will have different sets of regulations and standards which will be appropriate to the type of service.
Commentary on Sections Regulations and standards