The HSE estimates it could spend €1.8 billion on Covid-19 related costs by the end of the year.
So far the health service has spent an additional 400 million euro as a result of the outbreak.
The cost of PPE and carrying out contact tracing are the two of the main burdens on the HSE'S finances.
CEO Paul Reid says the inflated cost of PPE hasn't helped.
Man Who Beat Ex Girlfriend To Death In Arklow Drops Appeal
Daniel Murtagh, of Melrose Grove, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, Dublin, is serving a life sentence for murdering 30-year-old Nadine Lott in the run up to Christmas 2019.
Wicklow One Of 23 Counties With Less Taxi Licences Compared To Pre Covid Levels
Taxi numbers in Wicklow have declined by almost 14%, according to new figures from the NTA
Wicklow EuroMilllions Players Win Big.
Two Wicklow Euromillions players have won the top prize of €500,000 in less than seven days.
Affordable Houses Set To Be Built In Blessington
Wicklow Councillors have passed a material contravention to allow for the construction of over 300 residential units in Blessington,
Progress Made On New Greystones School Building
A letter of intent is being issued for a new school building at Greystones Community College this morning
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