Varadkar stops short of full apology for Waterford hospital comments

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has twice declined to fully apologise for his response to the Waterford hospital morgue crisis to date, despite admitting he regrets how his initial comments questioning the doctors claims "came across".

Speaking at a Project Ireland 2040 event in Moate, Co Westmeath, Mr Varadkar was repeatedly questioned over the deepening concerns surrounding the vital service at the south east hospital.