It is unlikely that any further decisions, in relation to pressures facing the health service, will be made at today's Cabinet meeting, the first such meeting of the New Year
However, he insisted that hospitals will be supported to take all necessary measures to help alleviate the crisis.
It is unlikely that any further decisions, in relation to pressures facing the health service, will be made at today's Cabinet meeting, the first such meeting of the New Year. The minister said that it was the HSE's view that the situation"is likely to get worse" and the system is"likely to see more pressure". He said it is believed the flu wave has not yet peaked.
Meanwhile, Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan will seek approval to publish a bill which would seek to strengthen the Government's ability to manage fuel stocks in the event of an oil shortage.
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