The Check Up January 12th 2015

The Check Up January 12th 2015

In our first health news round-up of 2015, the Minister for Health warns that a surge in flu cases could put more pressure on emergency departments and hits out at doctors for refusing patients.

In other news, healthcare technology firm Sláinte Healthcare to raise €20m by end of the year and Irish-based, Shire Pharmaceuticals makes its bigger ever acquisition.