Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 5 October 2023

Public Accounts Committee

Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2023

9:30 am

Photo of Marc Ó CathasaighMarc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party)
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A follow-on issue is particularly germane, given the scandal in scoliosis operations. At a local level, how does the HSE ensure that products or devices that go through a procurement process are adequate and comply with the relevant standards? Are there controls? We have seen a failure of controls in this high-profile instance. Will the witnesses outline what controls are in place?