Taoiseach has total confidence in Simon Harris amid calls for resignation

The Taoiseach has said he has total confidence in Health Minister Simon Harris.

Taoiseach has total confidence in Simon Harris amid calls for resignation
Fri, 08 Feb, 2019 - 10:15

The Taoiseach has said he has total confidence in Health Minister Simon Harris.

It comes as documents show Minister Harris was aware of a possible €400m overrun at the National Children's Hospital in August last year, seven weeks before he told the Taoiseach or the Finance Minister.

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