Stephen Donnelly criticises HSE at Fianna Fáil party meeting

The Health Minister told the Fianna Fáil meeting that facilities at University Hospital Galway are "not up to scratch", among other comments about the HSE.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly expressed his frustration with the HSE. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has voiced strong criticism of the HSE at a private meeting of the Fianna Fáil party.

Speaking to his own TDs and senators, Mr Donnelly hit out at the poor record of recruitment within the health service as well as the length of time it takes the HSE to build new buildings.