HSE Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 May 2013

Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Ceisteanna (261)

John Browne

Ceist:

261. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the Health Service Executive are spending more than €46,000 per year on legal fees; if he will clarify that the HSE seek tenders for this spend and that the moneys are divided up between just a small number of legal eagles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20808/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

All Government Departments and Agencies funded from the Exchequer must comply with EU Directives and national guidelines on procurement. Procurement of products, goods and services including legal fees which support the delivery of health care is a service matter. The Deputy's question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.