Debt Collection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Ceisteanna (718)

Niall Collins

Ceist:

718. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if his Department or agencies under its auspices have engaged the services of a debt collection agency in pursuing moneys owed to them; if his Department has guidelines regarding hiring such agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29332/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Neither my Department nor the agencies under its aegis have ever engaged the services of a debt collection agency. This question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.