Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In response to questions from committee members as to whether he might examine the project at some point, the Comptroller and Auditor General did not rule it out, if, as he stated, it could add something valuable. Again, he noted that, typically, his role is to look back at expenditure previously incurred.

The HSE has confirmed that it is satisfied that there are no conflicts of interest in the context of the review by PwC of the escalation of costs associated with the construction of the new hospital. The HSE has indicated that it is aware that PwC was auditor to BAM. That contract ceased at the end of 2015, however, which means it is four years since PwC has audited BAM.

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