HSE 'asked to identify up to €800m in cutbacks'

The Department of Health has reportedly instructed the Health Service Executive to draw up plans for up to €800m worth of cutbacks next year.

HSE 'asked to identify up to €800m in cutbacks'
Thu, 20 Aug, 2009 - 09:00

The Department of Health has reportedly instructed the Health Service Executive to draw up plans for up to €800m worth of cutbacks next year.

Reports this morning say the department has asked the HSE to assess how services would be affected by spending cuts ranging from €400m to €800m.

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