Health board offices - Decision to spend €9.5m beyond belief

WHAT’S going on at the North Western Health Board? That’s the €9.5 million question following today’s revelation that this princely sum was poured into new headquarters without permission.

It is mind-boggling that a public body unilaterally spent taxpayers’ money outside the parameters of set guidelines.

Apparently, the board sought permission for a loan to fund the project but this was ruled out by the Department of Finance, while health officials are still studying the request.