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- Companies Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)
Kieran O'Donnell: I am delighted to contribute to the debate on this Bill, which is very welcome. My general view is that new legislation is not always needed. In many cases, the old legislation should be reviewed to see how it can be made fit for purpose and suitable for modern use. Much of the legislation that was introduced over many years is never used, or is not used properly. This Bill will...
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: Has the €20 million the HSE expects to save from putting this process in place been factored into its budget or will it be a windfall if it arises in budgetary terms?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: Therefore, it has been factored in.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: This is important.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: Is that from the date the invoice issued?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: So if one works back, there are another 50 days on top of that within the internal workings of the hospital. My point is that taxpayers' money is left unclaimed. The HSE works on a cash basis - a Vote basis. It strikes me that there is a fundamental, inherent problem in the billing system. With the consultant issue, some of the days are out of sync. The HSE is looking to reduce the days...
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: Correct. It is very ambitious. Will the HSE achieve it?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: Does Mr. O'Brien believe the procedures in place in the hospitals, including the dealings with consultants, will ensure taxpayers' money is put in on time? This would have a positive impact. The HSE has €7 million above profile for the revenue side to date this year. If the €20 million was brought in, it could have a significant impact on the revenue budget for the HSE. The...
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: That is unacceptable.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: Had the consultants come back with queries? Is there a stand-off between the HSE, the consultants and the individual hospitals?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: It seems extraordinary that it takes 44 days from the time a patient is discharged from hospital for the documentation to be prepared for signing by the consultant. It is self-evident that there is an issue with the consultants, but clearly there is also an issue with the turnaround time within the hospital structures.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: Is Mr. O'Brien saying they are operating manual systems?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: In this day and age?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: Will the HSE reduce the time it takes to 20 days?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: So it will be 21 days within the hospital for the consultants' forms and the HSE will bring it down to 20 days by the end of the year for the consultants' sign-off. There will be a reduction from 88 days to 40 days in getting the form to the insurance company. Is that achievable? How will it be achieved?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: What is the increase in time with regard to payment by the insurance companies?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: Is there no legal basis on which the HSE can ensure the moneys are paid on time?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: Why not?
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: Finally, can Mr. O'Brien provide the documentation we requested? He will appreciate that this is something the Committee of Public Accounts will follow up on because it is important that the taxpayer gets value for money.
- Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013) Kieran O'Donnell: There must be a basis for the figure of €61 million.