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flag Ireland’s pandemic pay scheme had major flaws, leading to overpayments and inconsistent rulings, though most funds were recovered.

flag An internal HSE audit found significant governance and control weaknesses in Ireland’s €211 million Pandemic Special Recognition Payment scheme, with €712,000 in potential duplicate payments under investigation. flag Overpayments affected 231 HSE employees, including 21 who received double the maximum award, though most funds have been recovered. flag Inconsistent eligibility rules, especially at local levels, led to widespread appeals—69% of which were upheld—while 539 senior HSE managers received payments. flag Five private healthcare providers declined to cooperate due to GDPR concerns, despite a ruling that data sharing was lawful. flag A private contractor prevented an estimated €4 million in duplicates. flag The HSE acknowledged the system’s effectiveness was only moderate, citing risks to morale and trust, and noted no formal review was conducted to improve future emergency payments.

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