HSE chief apologises for contact tracing mess

Paul Reid, HSE director general, has apologised for the contact tracing issue which emerged in recent days. Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

The director general of the HSE Paul Reid has apologised to the 2,000 people who tested positive for Covid-19 who were asked to forward a text to their own contacts.

Mr Reid described the situation as "unfortunate" and "concerning".