Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy has asked a series of questions regarding who was involved in particular decisions. Many of the decisions that the Deputy mentioned were made by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board, NPHDB. A board and an executive were in place. Recommendations were made to the board, which then made decisions. In the debate on this matter, I have tried to point out that, while there was a board in place, there has been a change in that board since. The Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, has stated that he will seek to strengthen it further.

I have always acknowledged that, as the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, I have responsibility for how the country's money is spent, in particular on capital projects. The PwC report made a number of recommendations that are particular to me. I will ensure that they are implemented.

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