In response to questions from The Irish Times, the Health Service Executive said – with the exception of Dr Gibson – board members at Hesed House “never responded to HSE queries” and there was “no confirmation” of an active board at all. Only the clinical director, Dr Gibson, participated in meetings with the Health Service Executive.
Of more than 20 governance issues highlighted by the HSE, “about a third of the items were addressed and not within the timeframe stated”, said a spokeswoman. However, a liquidator was appointed in June to close the service. Further documents show the HSE sought clarification from the liquidator about the rationale for closing Hesed House.