€4 Million Has Been Spent On Personal Protective Equipment That Isn't Suitable For Irish Healthcare Settings

That's according to the HSE

The equipment, made up mostly of masks, represents 20% of the PPE that has so far arrived in Ireland.

After inspection, 65% of the overall delivery was found to meet standards while a further 15% can be used, but isn't of the quality expected.

HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid says further discussions will take place with the supplier to ensure no more unsuitable PPE is delivered: