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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 48 MIN

'Disruptive' Jack Chambers talks tough on HSE overspending and budget negotiations

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Inside Politics Live is coming to Cork on September 30th. Get your tickets here.Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers talks to Jack Horgan-Jones about pre-Budget negotiations, HSE overspending, childcare, infrastructure and more.He reveals that he intends to strip power over day-to-day spending from four HSE regions in response to what he describes as a "really poor performance" when it comes to controlling costs.He also responds to critical comments reportedly made by Cabinet colleagues over his unwillingness to grant their spending wishes.Then Hugh and Jack analyse the Minister's comments.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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