Labour Minister Kathleen Lynch ‘assured’ of split in Department of Health for primary care, mental health, and disability

Labour Minister Kathleen Lynch said she was given assurances around splitting the Department of Health by the leadership of her party as far back as September, in return for her contesting the general election.

It comes as Fine Gael is seeking to radically overhaul the make-up of Government departments, including a major review of the operations of Brendan Howlin’s Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner , Ms Lynch said the formation of a new department for primary care, mental health, and disability was a central issue when she met with Mr Howlin about running in the upcoming election.