€1m reorganising bill proves HSE ‘does not work’

HEALTH service bosses have splashed out nearly €1 million for reorganisation advice despite the recently created service bracing itself for swingeing budget cuts, it has emerged.

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny yesterday reacted angrily to the news and suggested the fact consultants are being paid to untangle a service which was centralised just four years ago proved “the HSE, as constructed by this Government, does not work”.

Mr Kenny also pointed out the move comes on the back of €1.4m worth of bonuses being awarded to HSE chiefs for 2009 — a 20% increase on performance related pay for this year.