Poisoned chalice: The challenges facing ministers in health, mental health, and disability

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Fine Gael, being appointed to Cabinet by President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin. Picture: Leon Farrell

The health portfolio has previously been dubbed a 'poisoned chalice' — so what are the challenges facing the new ministers in health, mental health, and disability?

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD for Dun Laoghaire steps into the health minister’s role.