Portlaoise staff ‘face serious charges’
Health Minister Leo Varadkar confirmed the moves are taking place during a late night Dáil debate on the crisis, as opposition parties claimed the issue is proof patients are no longer safe in the system.
Speaking during a Fianna Fáil private members motion seeking to ensure all recommendations from the recent Hiqa report are implemented in full, Mr Varadkar said many of the actions are already under way.
