Scrapping HSE risks ‘going back to the future’

The Government is facing claims of going “back to the future” by announcing plans to scrap the overarching HSE and replace it with six regional health structures which mirror the health boards ditched 15 years ago.

Irish Patients’ Association (IPA) chairman Stephen McMahon and opposition parties made the claim, saying the new plan could also see regional differences in care standards, despite backing the overall reform plan.