Government to consider extending term of Sláintecare advisory council

The project was hit by two high-profile resignations that sparked concern about the drive to introduce universal healthcare

Minister for Public Expenditure, Michael McGrath. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The Government said it will consider a request from the Sláintecare Implementation Advisory Council (SIAC) to extend its term of office to the end of the year.

After a meeting on Tuesday night, SIAC said it had sought an urgent meeting with Robert Watt, secretary-general of the Department of Health and the HSE, about the future of its programme.