Health service recorded deficit of €400m to end of May, committee hears (opens original article in a new tab)

The Irish health service reported a €400m deficit by May, with acute hospitals experiencing the largest shortfalls due to high demand. HSE measures to address overspending are showing initial effectiveness.

• Health service recorded a €400m deficit from January to May 2023.
• Acute hospitals faced the largest deficits due to unrelenting demand.
• HSE measures since April showed early signs of reducing overspending.