HSE denies holding on to land during housing crisis

Social Democrats say it is 'unconscionable' that a state agency would hold that much land 

Cian O'Callaghan: 'HSE must outline what plans, if any, have been drawn up to sell or repurpose these lands.' Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The HSE has denied it is sitting on land that could be used for much-needed housing despite an internal audit finding it has over 200 vacant sites.

Social Democrats' deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan said it is "unconscionable" that a state agency would hold that much land in a housing crisis.