Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
1172. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if it is appropriate for the HSE to say in its capital plan that it intends to purchase a specific site and business without any due diligence undertaken and no discussions having even begun on the price of the acquisition. [27632/23]
View answerThis Government is committed to transforming how we deliver healthcare in Ireland. The aim is to deliver universal healthcare, so that everyone has access to affordable, high-quality, sustainable care when they need it. Capital investment is essential to enable the achievement of this objective.
Capital Plan 2023 provides for the finalisation of plans for future provision of continuing care capacity to meet the needs of those living in Roscrea and its environs. The purchase of Mount Carmel is presented in this context, and that the purchase is to be “[…] funded and completed in 2023 subject to due diligence[…]”.
The HSE comply with public financial procedures, Public Spending Code and their internal due diligence processes and protocols when investing public funds. Requirements of these procedures and application of the due diligence processes will apply in respect of the planned purchase of Mount Carmel.
