Simon Harris faces showdown with TDs over HSE plan

Health Minister Simon Harris is facing showdown talks with TDs over the ongoing failure to publish the multi-billion euro capital plan amid fears the delay is proof the surging children’s hospital costs have forced other projects to be scrapped.

Oireachtas health committee deputy chair Louise O’Reilly confirmed the group will demand Mr Harris and Department of Health and HSE officials attend an emergency meeting over the delay when the Dáil returns.