Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 22 October 2015

Public Accounts Committee

Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2014
2014 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 39: Health Service Executive
Chapter 19: Compliance with Prompt Payment Legislation in the Health Sector
Chapter 20: Management of Private Patient Income in the Health Sector
Chapter 21: Control over the Supply of High-Tech Drugs and Medicines

10:00 am

Mr. Stephen Mulvany:

There is certain merit in that. It is something that has happened in the past, and we have to be careful that we do not get into arrangements where individuals are, in effect, being charged or voluntary contributions are being sought which, from the perspective of the individual and his or her family, may not appear to be voluntary. There are plenty of reputable external providers and third party providers of home care services which individuals and families can access. We just have to be careful that there is a level of clarity and separation, so that it is not confused with our service and that the individuals are not losing out. Definitely, we can provide a certain amount.

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