James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----in terms of financial reporting mechanisms, different ways of counting things, different ways of coding things, information that is nigh on impossible to analyse.

All the focus was on inputs instead of looking for outputs and examining outcomes for patients and applying best practise. I have put in place a financial improvement programme and new performance management arrangements are in train. The new finance improvement programme will transform the way financial management is handled across the health system working in partnership with all in the sector, supporting capability and capacity building.

Patients, not inputs or money, are the priority.

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