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- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: Can the Comptroller and Auditor General give us the name of the account again?
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: Can I have the name of that account again?
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: So they cannot be sorted out.
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: I thank all of the witnesses for being here today. My first question is to Ms Dunnion. In regard to her role as regulator and the board generally, in regard to the appointment of a chairman and the Public Appointments Service, does the board have an input into that process? For example, does the board ratify the appointment by Government or is its nomination just accepted?
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: The board accepts whoever comes through the Public Appointments Service?
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: Is the board made aware of how many applied for the position?
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: Does Mr. McEnery appreciate that the role of this committee is to assess value for money for the punter, and in the context of HIQA, to ensure that care for the elderly or those requiring long-term care is appropriate? In terms of HIQA carrying out its functions, does Mr. McEnery accept that public confidence is paramount in this regard?
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: That is fine. I am sorry for cutting Mr. McEnery off at times but my time is short and I mean no disrespect. Clearly, he is the go-to person in a number of these matters. If I were setting up a nursing home or negotiating a price or dealing with health related economics, I would look to him to help me. The fact that he declares what he undertakes to do in his business and in all his roles...
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: However, Mr. McEnery attended this meeting by invitation. Was it as an after-dinner speaker?
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: Was it do a turn for them having had advised in the past?
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: I get that and I am aware of the expertise
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: I appreciate the expertise is there. How did it occur? Did Mr. Tadhg Daly or somebody from Nursing Homes Ireland ring and say "Hello, Mr. McEnery. We are having a meeting on such an evening. Could you pop in and give us a bit of insight for free?" Is that what happened?
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: Is it correct, however, that Mr. McEnery was asked to provide financial advice?
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: We have established that he does not think he is a financial adviser even though he-----
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: Does that mean that Mr. McEnery is not paid?
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: He was not paid for that gig.
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: The organisation invited Mr. McEnery along. If the Irish Countrywomen's Association, ICA, rang him up and said, "Would you come to an event and provide financial advice for free?", what would the answer be?
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: This was a private meeting, not a conference. Is the practice in BDO that if somebody looks for advice and time allows, Mr. McEnery will attend and give it for nothing.
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: Has HIQA ever used BDO in any professional capacity?
- Public Accounts Committee: HIQA: Governance and Management of Conflict of Interest Issues (19 Oct 2017)
Marc MacSharry: It does not provide financial advice. Deputy McDonald asked about Mr. McEnery advising various bodies. Clearly, he is the go-to man for advising on any of these organisations. She mentioned Letsbuyhealthcare. Mr. McEnery said he never heard of it.