Four hospices to be brought under financial control of State 

Cabinet will also discuss proposals to improve gender balance on radio and TV shows.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is formally seeking approval to redesignate the four hospices from Section 39 entities to Section 38 organisations. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

The Cabinet will today approve plans to place four voluntary hospices formally under the financial control of the State, it can be revealed.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is expected to bring a memo that will look to move four voluntary hospices on to a more certain financial footing.