Fresh figures reveal the HSE spent nearly €959.5 million on agency staff across the country in 2025.
The Midlands is one of the worst performing regions for HSE agency spending, with costs running 30pc above the 2026 target.
According to the Irish Independent, new figures reveal nationally the HSE spent almost €959.5m on agency staff in 2025, despite a Government recruitment embargo remaining in place.
The Midlands and Dublin together account for half of all over budget agency spending this year.
The HSE says it is working to reduce agency costs through a multi year plan aimed at bringing spending below the €720m target by 2027/28.
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