Paschal Donohoe says PPE from China is not standard for Irish health service

Concerns raised over standard of PPE available to healthcare staff.

The Minister said the equipment is being assessed by the HSE. File picture.

Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe said the personal protective equipment that has arrived from China is not standard for the Irish health service.

Paschal Donohoe said it is currently being examined by the HSE and "good use will be found for it."