Children’s Health Ireland took €30k from contractor to cover cost of staff party

CHI has had a number of scandals in recent years, including lengthy scoliosis waiting lists and the use of unauthorised non-medical springs in children’s surgeries

Comptroller and auditor general, Seamus McCarthy (pictured), said: 'It raises a concern about decision-making.' File photo: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

Children’s Health Ireland has been asked to explain why a contractor provided it with €30,000 for a Christmas party.

The Dáil's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) heard the money was received in 2022 from a concession holder, not declared in annual accounts, and was only given back in 2025 when questions were raised about the money by Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) Seamus McCarthy.