Half of senior HSE executives overseeing new regions set to cover Munster

Under the new move, the HSE is to integrate hospitals with local community services. Picture: Getty

Half of the six senior executive officers who will oversee new HSE regions will cover Munster, in a move away from hospital groups and community healthcare organisations,

The move will see the HSE integrate hospitals with their local community services and is hoped to bring in dedicated funding to each area depending on need.