HSE examining newly discovered trove of stolen data

Patients have been urged not to contact the HSE or their medical teams as analysis of the newly discovered cache is expected to take 12 to 16 weeks. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

The HSE is examining a newly discovered trove of data stolen in last May's cyber attack to identify patients whose information was affected, following an agreement between gardaí and the American Department of Justice.

It is not yet known how many people are potentially affected, but the data is understood to contain personal information including phone numbers and addresses as well as medical treatment details.