Health board spending and audits

Summary

Mitchell asked about health board spending and the audit backlog; O’Hanlon put total spending at approximately £750 million, without addressing the audit concerns.

Gay Mitchell Mr. G. Mitchell Fine Gael

How much was spent by health boards in the most recent year for which the Minister has figures? How can he be satisfied with the current audit situation and the accountability that appertains in the health boards?

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Deputy has already adverted to that aspect of the matter.

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Gay Mitchell Mr. G. Mitchell Fine Gael

They lack accountability either to Parliament or the local authority. Will the Minister agree there is need for reform here? How much did the health boards spend in total last year?

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Rory O'Hanlon Dr. O'Hanlon Fianna Fáil

That is a separate question but the amount was approximately £750 million.

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