Agencies linked to HSE Board members awarded €1 million

By Lloyd Mudiwa. Two voluntary agencies in which HSE Board members declared an interest were approved grants during 2012 worth almost €1 million, but all transactions were above board, the Executive has insisted. The agencies were paid €925,666 and €46,071 respectively, but the HSE did not clarify how many Board members declared an interest in these agencies nor their identities. The HSE said in the normal course of business it may approve grants and may also enter into other contractual arrangements with undertakings in which its own Board members may have an interest. The Executive said it adopted procedures in…