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.
Magic Wicklow Half Dozen Win Tailteann Team Of The Year Places After Summer Glory
From a thirteen-point hole at half-time in July, to having six platers named on the Team of the Year, to the Sam Maguire next summer.......... the Garden County is blooming !!!!!!!!
Blessington Woman Running Dublin Marathon For Kidney Charity
Alana McMahon is raising money for the Irish Kidney Association that has supported her family since her father was left in kidney failure.
Wicklow Crèche Worker Awaits Sentenced For Child Cruelty
Gardaí were alerted when a dislocated elbow was noticed by the child's father.
Bray Barrister Called to the Inner Bar
Neasa Bird SC was formally called to the Inner Bar at a ceremony in the Four Courts recently.
Garda Patrols To Increase in Greystones and Delgany Ahead of Hallowe'en
It follows concerns about anti-social behaviour in Dr. Ryan Park, Archers Wood and surrounding areas.
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