Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

There is an acting head in charge of information technology and an acting head in charge of human resources. In fairness, the HSE has gone to the market a couple of times and I understand an appointment is imminent in one case. It has not been easy to fill some of these positions. Some of those originally appointed to fill certain positions have moved on. The first thing I want to see is a clear management team permanently in position. The second thing I want to see is a clear line of accountability and responsibility. We have learned that nobody was in charge.

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