HSE spent €144m in non-compliant procurement in 2021

The HSE spent €42.5m ventilators which were not delivered or not suitable for use. File picture: AP /John Minchillo

The HSE’s annual report raises concerns about non-compliance with the HSE’s own procurement rules, finding non-compliance equal to €144m last year.

In general, costs related to Covid-19 dominate the report and financial statements, published on Tuesday, including an ongoing effort to recover €42.5m spent on ventilators which were not delivered or not suitable for use.