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Fri 07 Jul 2010Harney warns budget to have serious impact on health services
MINISTER FOR Health Mary Harney has warned that the scale of cuts in the health budget next year will be “substantial” and will have a serious consequences for health services. She said the Health Service Executive (HSE) would be putting a “strong focus” on changes in work practices, particularly for hospitals.
The Minister would not confirm estimates in the region of €600 million for the December budget, following cuts this year of €1 billion. “I can’t speculate on the scale of the figures because that it is not agreed but it will be substantial.”
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