John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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I do not need to ask the Comptroller and Auditor General that question. I would be amazed if the Secretary General of the Department of Health would allow a private company to pay his expenses for a conference abroad. What makes Mr. O'Brien different? I am not sure what the answer is to that question. It is reasonable to question the wisdom of any HSE employee at this point accepting such a benefit from a private company, notwithstanding whether Mr. O'Brien regards it as a benefit. I will ask Mr. O'Brien again what guidelines apply to him or any other HSE employee in such circumstances.