Elaine Loughlin: Does Stephen Donnelly have the political will to implement Sláintecare? 

After a number of high-profile resignations, the plan to revamp Ireland's health system is in danger of falling off the radar

Elaine Loughlin: Obtaining buy-in from across the political spectrum for Sláintecare was hailed as a significant feat – allowing it to collapse would be catastrophic for any Government and Mr Donnelly must now step up and lead.

As the wheels come off the Sláintecare plan, Stephen Donnelly has insisted the Government remains fully committed to a revolutionary blueprint for the healthcare service.

But serious questions are now being asked as to whether the Health Minister actually knows what he is committed to and whether he has the political courage to implement real change.