Health budget deficit sparks conflict within Coalition

The discussion between Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar, and Eamon Ryan has been described as 'serious' and a signal of how tense the matter has become.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has held talks with Tánaiste Micheál Martin in a bid to de-escalate tensions within the Coalition over the massive health budget deficit.

The matter was addressed at a Government leaders’ meeting amid fears the row could cause a major crisis for the Coalition.