HSE €17m projects overrun a 'sorry story of waste' of taxpayers' money

An extension for a Cork community nursing unit was initially costed at €20.86m but an increase of almost 25% brought it to a total of €26.05m
HSE €17m projects overrun a 'sorry story of waste' of taxpayers' money

Mairéad Farrell said the waste of public money has gone 'on a roadshow around the country'. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024 - 18:24
Michelle McGlynn,  Political Reporter

A HSE projects overrun of €17m is the latest chapter in the Government's "sorry story of waste" of taxpayers' money, the Dáil has heard.

Some six HSE construction projects went over budget by a combined total of over €17m, it was revealed.

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