HSE focused on access to medical services for Ukrainian refugees 

Dr Henry also acknowledged that the recent rise in Covid figures is a cause for concern as they were having a “very disruptive effect” on the flow of patients through hospitals. Photograph: Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland

HSE chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry has said that the HSE is focused on providing access to medical services for refugees arriving from Ukraine.

When asked about the pressures the health service was already facing, Dr Henry told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland  that Ireland has a long tradition of providing assistance and the hand of friendship “even when we have troubles of our own.”