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Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: In terms of the specification at the time of ordering and the paying out of the money, it looks like we very much asked for forgiveness as opposed to permission. We are now paying for the storage of 100 ventilators that do not meet the specification of what is required. As I said, I have to ask these questions because this is the Committee of Public Accounts. I, like Deputy Carthy,...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: That means, Mr. Mulvany, that we ordered 1,735-----

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: I want to hear it. It is just that we do not want to run out of time. I have no doubt that there is a good possibility that the HSE will need to come back here because I take Deputy Carthy’s point that if we cannot go back to 2019, I am not really sure how we are expected to learn lessons of where we are, going forward. I will move on-----

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: I want to move on but I will come back in later, Chairman. Why was there a consultancy cost in the accounts for Ernst & Young? It received in payment €17.7 million for one year. Can Mr. Reid explain that to me, please? Why did he feel that there needed to be a report?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: Was anybody from EY Ireland in an assisting position on that basis, outside of the consultancy?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: She was seconded to the HSE at no cost but then EY Ireland was in receipt of €17.7 million over and above what any consultant would have received.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: No, I am not alleging anything. I am just saying that Ms O'Beirne was not in receipt of payment. The €17.7 million was for a consultancy outside of anything like Ms O'Beirne's role. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: Was that before or after EY Ireland was asked to do a consultancy report?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: I thank Mr. Reid.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: I am not sure who this question is for; it is probably for Mr. Reid or Mr. Mulvany. Prior to the cyberattack, were there any incidents of financial electronic payments for PPE gear being intercepted and not reaching their destination? I mean during the Covid pandemic; I do not mean years ago. Prior to the cyberattack, were there are any incidents of that nature?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: In Ireland, no moneys went missing or did not reach their destination where reports were made to the Garda.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: No. Does Mr. Reid agree? It seems to have happened in other countries but we were lucky enough not to have any incidents of that nature.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: That is great. It also means we must have a very secure system. Is it fair to say there was nothing to highlight the cyberattack prior to it happening?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: Is it fair to say that prior to the cyberattack there was no indication that our system was vulnerable?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statement 2020 and Related Matters: HSE (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: On the Chair's reference to the ambulance service, disappointingly, I have to concur with him. While I also believe we have ambulance providers and those who deliver as paramedics, etc., who are wonderful people, there is a huge problem in relation to the service itself. I have reported many incidents from my office but have not received any responses. These are incidents where there was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wind Energy Generation (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: 113. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being made to ensure the urgent investment needed to prepare Rosslare Europort as the most strategically preferred port for the construction of an off-shore wind farm construction base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44126/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: 134. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals in place to address the personnel shortage in the HGV driving fraternity to ensure supply chains are not interrupted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43840/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: 172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions that have taken place between his Department and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment regarding the development of a free zone at Rosslare Europort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43837/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: 173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports his Department will be providing to enhance Rosslare Europort's trade competitiveness as Ireland’s most strategic port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43838/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Verona Murphy: 174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions his Department has had with other Departments to support and protect the free flow of trade supplies through Rosslare Europort in view of the huge increase in import and export trade transport through Rosslare Europort since January 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43839/21]