Special HSE Audit and Risk Committee Meeting Minutes 27th November 2025

Members Present

Anne Carrigy (Chair), Yvonne Traynor, Michael Cawley, John Moody, Éimear Fisher and Peter Lynch

Apologies

Sharon Keogh

HSE Executive Attendance

Brian O’Connell (National Director, Head of Strategic Health Infrastructure and Capital Delivery), Kate Killeen White (Regional Executive Officer, Dublin and Midlands), Dara Purcell (Corporate Secretary), Patricia Perry (Office of the Board)

Minutes reflect the order in which items were considered and are numbered in accordance with the original agenda.  All performance/activity data used in this document refers to the latest information available at the time.

1.1 Conflicts of Interest

No conflicts of interest were declared.

2.1 Proposed Acquisition of Bloomfield Hospital, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham

The Committee held a Special meeting on 27 November to consider the approval of an increased offer in an effort to secure the Proposed Acquisition of Bloomfield Hospital, Rathfarnham which was presented by the National Director, Head of Strategic Health Infrastructure and Capital Delivery (ND SHICD) and the REO Dublin and Midlands.

The Committee held a long discussion and considered the proposal. It was noted that the proposed offer was significantly above market valuation, however the implications of patient care in not proceeding outweighed the premium proposed in the increased bid. The disruption and care to patients was seen as a priority. The replacement costs to the HSE of 131 beds would be much greater than the proposed bid and would take a number of years to deliver.

The Committee agreed to recommend to the Board for approval.

The Committee discussed learnings that should be taken from strengthening Service Level Agreements and the legal position for the HSE, and to consider options for Compulsory Purchase Orders with service providers. It was agreed that the ND SHICD would discuss with the Department of Health.

The Chair thanked the Committee members, and the meeting ended at 11.33am

Terms of Reference: Audit and Risk Committee