Taoiseach keeps faith in HSE amid claims of 'fake targets' for hiring staff

Micheál Martin has pointed to record recruitment in the HSE over the past two years, and said a leaked conversation between Department of Health officials on recruitment is "not accurate"

The Taoiseach has insisted he has faith in the HSE following reports of “fake targets” for hiring staff and “sloppiness” in its financial reporting.

Micheál Martin has pointed to record recruitment in the HSE over the past two years, and said a leaked conversation between Department of Health officials on recruitment is "not accurate".