HSE payment policy criticised

THE Small Firms Association (SFA) has launched a strong attack on the Health Service Executive (HSE) over its payment policy.

SFA director Patricia Callan launched her criticism after a new survey found late payments are crippling small firms that are struggling to stay afloat in the current tough trading environment.

“It is appalling that the HSE, in its terms and conditions, has set out a payment period of 45 days,” she said.