The Health Minister Mary Harney has said that up to €1bn will have to be slashed from the HSE budget next year.

The Health Minister Mary Harney has laughed off speculation the Coalition could fall apart by Christmas.

The Health Minister Mary Harney is warning nurses that there is no alternative to the economic recovery plans being implemented by the Government.

The Health Minister Mary Harney is blaming Europe for delays in tackling the products being sold in head shops.