HSE spends over €80m on consultancy fees

THE Health Service Executive has spent €80.5 million on outside consultancy reports and advice since it was established — including more than €34.5m since the economic crisis began.

Figures obtained by the Irish Examiner under the Freedom of Information act show more than €40,000 was spent every day on consultancy reports since the HSE was set up in 2005.

This includes: