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FIANNA FÁIL TDs have been told by Minister for Health Mary Harney that “An Bord Snip Nua” will recommend cuts close to €1 billion in the health budget.

Addressing the health committee of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party on Wednesday, she warned TDs and Senators that unpalatable decisions would have to be made to cut the €16 billion cost of the health service.