200 health board job losses still possible

THE 200 job cuts in the health services in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, covered by the Western Health Board, are still on the cards.

Spending in the Western Health Board will now be scrutinised closely by the department for the rest of the year to ensure tight budget targets are reached.

Following a meeting with Department of Health officials last night, WHB chief executive Dr Sheelagh Ryan said there was still no guarantee there would not be job losses in the board.