The HSE like to cover things up. They obsess about secrecy. Abuse of the elderly is rife in their institutions and even the Ombudsman stated as much in her June 09 press announcement which is posted on their website for all to see.In my opinion the behind the scenes bureaucrats in the HSE are paid far too much in terms of salaries and perks and are not accountable to anyone. It seems their chief purpose is to keep a lid on everything so as the public doesn't find out too much of some of the appalling neglect and abuse that occurs in their institutions.