HSE chief executive Paul Reid and Department of Health secretary general Robert Watt had been scheduled to appear at the committee before the first media report on a tranche of documents from a whistleblower
Health chiefs are set to be quizzed on the progress of Sláintecare reforms as well as whistleblower revelations when they appear before TDs and Senators on Wednesday.
A meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Health comes amid controversy over accounts of internal conversations in the Department of Health where officials criticise plans for health recruitment targets and the HSE’s handling of financial matters.
HSE chief executive Paul Reid and Department of Health secretary general Robert Watt had been scheduled to appear at the committee before the first media report on a tranche of documents from a whistleblower in the Business Post at the weekend.
A number of committee members have said they intend to raise the matter with the two senior health officials.
People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny said the issues raised about recruitment – and how the HSE does not expect to reach a target of hiring 10,000 staff this year - are “concerning” and he suggested it could impact waiting times for patients.
He said he would also be asking Mr Reid and Mr Watt questions on the matter.
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