A “significant ransomware attack” has forced the HSE to shut down its IT systems and cancel appointments. How this will effect outpatients, hospitals and the health system? For more on this Pat was joined this morning by Fergal Malone, Master of Rotunda and Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil Senator.

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