Drumm to face questions on Portlaoise cancer scandal

The head of the HSE is expected to come under pressure in relation to the Portlaoise cancer scandal today when he gives his annual briefing to TDs and Senators at Leinster House.

The head of the Health Service Executive (HSE) is expected to come under pressure in relation to the Portlaoise cancer scandal today when he gives his annual briefing to TDs and Senators at Leinster House.

Professor Brendan Drumm is likely to face questions about what action was taken following warnings about the cancer service at Midland Regional Hospital.