The Health Minister, Wicklow T.D. Simon Harris and the HSE boss Paul Reid will be questioned by TDs and senators later this morning.
When Mr. Reid took over at the HSE earlier this year, he said he planned to wipe out the organisation's deficit of 103 million euro.
Instead he's set to tell the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health that the figure has now grown to 281 million euro.
Dr. Michael Harty, Chairman of the Committee, says the health system is a money pit that's failing patients.
Stately Country House In West Wicklow Goes On The Market
Set in almost 14 acres and boasting it’s own private lake, the property has gone on the market for €2.25 million.
Health Minister Urged To Make Minimum Alcohol Prices Part Of The Law
It's a year since the Public Health Alcohol Bill passed - but is only being implemented in stages, with advertising for drinks companies to be banned on public transport from next month.
Wicklow Men Slow Off The Mark To Tie The Knot
Men in Wicklow wait longest when it comes to getting married.
Maria Bailey Faces Motion Of No Confidence
A motion of no confidence has been tabled in Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey in her own constituency.
National Slow Down Day Targets Speeding Motorists
131 drivers have been caught speeding so far today, as a garda slow down operation continues.
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