HSE will overspend by €501m this year

The Health Service Executive now expects a revenue shortfall of €501m by year end.

It says a supplementary estimate for the year will need to include an expected overrun on costs incurred by the State Claims Agency for health service claims.

The health authority’s performance assurance report for August stresses that in excess of €250m — about 50% of this year’s deficit — relates to budget reductions.