Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2020
399. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he has requested the HSE to examine the finances of an organisation (details supplied); if so, the reason for the examination; when the examination will be concluded; if the results will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12813/20]
View answerThe HSE has worked with Pieta House to ensure continued provision of its key services during and after Covid-19. The HSE has committed to provide cash flow support on a monthly basis, to begin when the Government payment schemes have ceased, with the position to be reviewed after each quarter. The provision of supplementary resources to Pieta House is linked to Action 4 in the National Action Plan in Response to Covid-19, which is focused on caring for at risk or vulnerable people and outlines the need to roll out and expand supports related to Covid-19.
The HSE is in regular communication with Pieta House to ensure that services provided to clients are in line with the revised service level agreement (SLA). As part of the agreement, Pieta House will provide financial information giving a clear outline of service delivery and associated costs before, during and after Covid-19.
I have referred this parliamentary question to the HSE for direct reply, to furnish you with further information on the revised SLA between the HSE and Pieta House, including financial monitoring and any financial examination.
