HSE to begin dividing into six health regions from February

The HSE health regions will be led by regional executive officers, paid up to €257,000, who will report to HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster. Picture: PA

The HSE will begin to divide into six health regions from next February, with the move expected to be complete by December, an implementation plan approved by Cabinet shows.

The HSE health regions are part of ongoing Sláintecare reforms, and will see hospitals working with their local community services rather than in hospital groups.