The approval of performance-related bonus payments to individual senior managers in State bodies is a matter for the boards of such bodies. Accordingly, and in line with contract terms, the performance-related bonus in respect of 2007 for the chief executive officer of the Health Service Executive was properly assessed and decided by the board of the Health Service Executive. In that year, too, all other eligible employees in the HSE received performance-related bonuses. In regard to future payments, the board of the HSE has agreed to suspend consideration of all performance related awards in respect of 2008. All eligible employees, including the CEO, were informed of that decision. No bonus payments have been made to senior managers in the HSE in respect of 2008.