Fundamental review of Sláintecare needed following 'significant' resignations

Former HSE director general Tony O’Brien said it was time to revisit Sláintecare’s position within the Department of Health. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Former HSE director general Tony O’Brien has described the resignation of two key members of the management team of Sláintecare as “significant” and an indicator of the fundamental problems with the proposed reform of the health care system.

Mr O’Brien, who is now a consultant, said that while he knew there were challenges within Sláintecare, he was shocked by the resignations, that two key personnel would leave their posts at this time.