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#hse

Drug companies have significantly contributed to healthcare funding, with €32.5m paid out last year to various hospitals and healthcare bodies across the country.

The HSE has expressed regret for the incident, highlighting a serious breach of duty that led to a 13-year-old receiving the wrong Covid-19 vaccination.

Mr Gloster emphasized the immediate necessity for reform in AON assessments, stressing that the law must clarify its purpose to provide better access and support.

The internal report uncovered that one consultant earned over €34,000 in top-up fees for weekend clinics without adhering to established procedures.

I continue to be privileged to serve in this very important role and for the coming months I will be working hard with the Board, the Minister, and the Department to advance many improvements and responses to challenges.