Reilly had predicted blood on the floor

James Reilly had claimed the reforms Fine Gael were planning would lead to casualties. Due to his perceived failure to reform, there have been some, writes political correspondent Mary Regan

BEFORE becoming health minister, James Reilly promised radical health reform never seen in the history of the State.

“I know there will be blood on the floor and I know some of it will be mine, but I relish the prospect of being health minister,” he said in an interview 10 months before taking on the job.