John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Those who have come forward and who are still employed in different Departments are experiencing the exact opposite to what Mr. Watt described and they have complained to me. Their names are pretty well known and are in the public domain. They have told me they are in their place of employment but are not being given any work to do. When we talk about value for money and extending some sort of protection or courtesy to those who speak out to help the system, it is incumbent on us to ensure that happens. If people are turning up for work and are being excluded from contributing, which they were employed to do, there is something seriously wrong with the system. I bring that fact to Mr. Watt's attention and ask him to look at it.

I refer to another issue we have come across in terms of those employed. Last week the internal audit unit of the HSE produced a report on the pay of senior staff in voluntary hospitals. We saw a report in the media on how much they are paid, which seems to be outside the arrangement that should be in place. Has Mr. Watt asked for that report? Is it a confidential report? Will it be shared?