Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
1503. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the way consultancy firms utilised by the HSE strategy and planning will be managed in the future; the steps that are currently being undertaken by his Department to ensure that HSE staff are utilised in place of consultancy firms moving forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43145/21]
View answerAs the matters raised relate to the HSE's strategy and planning, I have forwarded your correspondence to the HSE for direct reply as they would be best placed to respond.
As you may be aware, the HSE infrastructure was recently subject to a serious cyber attack which has impacted email and other communication systems. Please note that, until such time as the HSE systems have been fully restored, and backlogs addressed there may be delays in responding to your query.
