HSE to admit suspension of contact tracing system was 'not ideal'

HSE CEO Paul Reid alongside HSE clinical lead for testing Niamh O'Beirne

The HSE will on Wednesday apologise for the impact of standing down of its contact tracing system two weekends ago, admitting the situation was “not ideal”.

A HSE delegation, led by Niamh O’Beirne, the National Lead for Testing & Tracing, will appear before the Oireachtas Health Committee.