David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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451. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a case involving a person (details supplied) who claims there are oversight issues at a hospital between the HSE and management and who is currently under suspension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5887/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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This case has not been brought to my attention. The Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital of Ireland, Clontarf is a health service provider, which is funded by the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 and so such issues would be dealt with between the HSE and the provider in the first instance. My officials have therefore referred the issue to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

The HSE aims to ensure that appropriate systems are in place to effectively manage the services and funding which are provided on its behalf. It has developed a Governance Framework for the purpose of its arrangements for delivery of services by providers funded under Section 38. The Governance Framework provides for national standard governance documentation and administrative processes and it seeks to ensure that both the HSE and the recipient service providers comply with their respective obligations, and that the services delivered provide best outcomes for the service user and represent effective use of public Exchequer funding.