HSE 2016 spend plan set for scrutiny

The long-awaited Health Service Executive financial plan for 2016 will be brought before Cabinet so spending on services can be allocated for next year.

Meanwhile, Environment Minister Alan Kelly will bring long-awaited draft legislation for an independent planning regulator before his colleagues.

The Taoiseach last week promised the position would be totally independent and would ensure there was a new authority to strictly oversee rezoning and planning matters.