Harney under fire over move to launch home help franchise

HEALTH Minister Mary Harney’s decision to officially launch a private company hoping to avail of a €150 million homecare package promised by the Government has been criticised as “inappropriate and unethical”.

Labour health spokeswoman, Liz McManus said the minister’s decision to officially launch the US franchise in Ireland was another example of Ms Harney’s “privatisation agenda”.

She also accused Ms Harney of trying to undermine the country’s home helps.