A stroke unit due to open in Cork last month after two years of delays will remain closed until at least September.

One taxi firm was paid more than €1.8m by the HSE last year, as the overall spend by the health authority on taxi services totalled €24.8m.

SERIOUS payroll errors at the HSE are allowing staff to work while officially on sick leave, receive pensions while still working, and be paid allowances for children who are far older than claimed.