Details have emerged of letters sent by the out-going head of the Health Service Execute (HSE) to the Department of Health raising concerns about finances of the HSE.
Cathal Magee announced his intention to step down from the HSE last month.
According to the Irish Times he claims to have voiced his worries on policy direction and financial challenges as far back as February.
During its latest review of the Irish case the bailout Troika pointed to the HSE overrun as something that needed to be tackled.
Industry Correspondent with the Irish Times Martin Wall says Mr. Magee also raised his concerns outside the Department of Health.
He spoke with Breakfast here on Newstalk.