Naas General Hospital is set to be audited regarding its management of funding from the National Treatment Purchase Fund, which allocates €230m for additional clinics and procedures. Concerns surfaced about how this funding was used, particularly following issues related to Beaumont Hospital and Children's Hospital Ireland. NTPF chief Fiona Brady indicated irregularities in billing practices at Beaumont, where NTPF was charged for additional services despite patients being seen in regular clinics. This has raised questions about the adequacy of existing safeguards and the auditing processes in place.
HSE chief Bernard Gloster confirmed that Naas General Hospital will undergo an audit due to concerns regarding the governance of National Treatment Purchase Fund funding.
NTPF chief Fiona Brady revealed that Beaumont Hospital billed for patients under additional work, leading to concerns about the management of NTPF funds.
Deputy Sherlock questioned the safeguards claimed by NTPF officials, highlighting serious concerns over funding governance at hospitals like Beaumont and Children's Hospital Ireland.
Brady maintained that NTPF systems are functioning correctly, asserting that invoices from Beaumont Hospital were checked thoroughly despite the issues raised.
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