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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: We could read it in the first instance. We are raising issues with witnesses and they want more time to consider it. That is no problem. That is due process but we could read it in the first instance to inform our questions.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: When the Comptroller and Auditor General said the systems are dispersed, does he mean geographically around the country?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: So they could have a provider generally that they are just picking.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: That is the danger for every agency when procurement is not being complied with.

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: We are not in a court of law and Mr. O'Brien's careful answering does not give reassurance. We are here because of the Grace case, which was appalling in every respect. There was absolute neglect. We are here because whistleblowers - two women - were courageous and have persisted at great cost to themselves, so let us get real. Specifically, we are examining three aspects - procurement,...

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: Please, no more information. I have had to work very hard, as have the other members. We had to submit specific questions to ensure that Mr. O'Brien would be prepared. Of the five staff, three have been promoted. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: I want Mr. O'Brien to tell me precisely when in the course of Grace's life and their responsibility for her they were promoted. The first one is H3, who was promoted to the second level of the grade. When was that? If Mr. O'Brien does not know, his colleagues might find out for him.

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: Good.

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: Yes?

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: Mr. O'Brien-----

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: I am sorry, but no point is taken by me. What is Mr. O'Brien's salary?

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: That is okay. Mr. O'Brien is presiding over a major organisation with a major budget. We are discussing a specific case. I will revert to its cost to the taxpayer so far, not to mention the damage done. That is the context. When were the three staff promoted? Take the first one quickly - H2.

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: Yes. I have put my glasses on now. I thank Mr. O'Brien.

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: Last promoted. Next is H7.

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: H7 was promoted to the second level of the grade and remained in that role until 2010. When was the promotion given? Can I leave it to Mr. O'Brien's colleagues to revert to him?

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: Give the information, so.

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: Mr. O'Brien-----

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: I am not going on about being careful. I am going on about time.

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: She was promoted to the second level of the grade and remained in that role until 2010. Is Mr. O'Brien saying that the promotion occurred on 10-----

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statements 2015 and 2016
Clarification of Matters Relating to Meeting of 2 February 2016 (15 Jun 2017)

Catherine Connolly: I will tell the Vice Chairman what I am going to do. I will ask for the information on when the person was promoted to be written and given to us within a few days. It is a specific question and I am limited-----