Health officials knew of Children's Hospital overrun a month before Budget

Health officials were told in September last year - a month before the Budget - of a possible €400m overrun at the National Children's Hospital.

Health officials were told in September last year of a possible €400m overrun at the National Children's Hospital.

The Government has consistently said it was only made aware of the final €450m overrun in November 2018 - a month after the Budget.