Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2012
677 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the appointments he has made at Health Service Executive and Department of Health level, and within his own office, since coming into office; the role, salaries and allowances for those appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22006/12]
View answerSince taking up office I have appointed two advisers, Mr Mark Costigan as Press Adviser and Mr Sean Faughnan as Special Adviser, both on the Principal Officer (Standard) salary level. Mr Faughnan has indicated to me his intention to reduce his work commitment from full time to one-third time. It is my intention to appoint Ms Maureen Windle, ex-Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Area Health Board on a two-thirds time basis, and one salary will accordingly be divided between the two individuals pro-rata in line with the time worked. Pending her formal appointment, Ms Windle has been based in the Department's offices in Hawkins House since 21 February.
Additionally, I have appointed a Personal Assistant, the payscale for which starts at €43,715 rising to €56,060, and two Civilian Drivers each on an annual salary of €32,965. My Constituency Office will be managed by a Personal Secretary at a salary ranging from €23,820 to €47,755. The post is currently vacant but will be filled.
I established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU) in my Department in mid-2011. A number of personnel have been seconded to this unit from the HSE. Additional expertise is being provided on a contract for services basis. I have appointed the following persons to the interim HSE Board since March 2011:
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Name |
Term of Office |
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Dr Ambrose McLoughlin (Chairperson) Secretary General, Department of Health |
26/04/2012 — 14/08/2015 |
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Dr. Tony Holohan Chief Medical Officer Department of Health |
19/05/2011 — 07/02/2015 |
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Mr. Paul Barron Assistant Secretary Primary Care and Eligibility Department of Health |
19/05/2011 — 07/02/2015 |
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Ms Bairbre Nic Aongusa Assistant Secretary Finance, Reform, Information, EU/International, Research Department of Health |
19/05/2011 — 07/02/2015 |
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Ms Frances Spillane Assistant Secretary National HR Department of Health |
9/03/2012 — 07/02/2015 |
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Mr. Tony O’Brien Chief Operating Officer Special Delivery Unit Department of Health |
9/03/2012 — 07/02/2015 |
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Mr. Jim Breslin Secretary General Department of Children and Youth Affairs |
9/03/2012 — 31/12/2012 |
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Dr. Barry White HSE National Director Clinical Strategy and Programmes |
19/05/2011 — 31/12/2012 |
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Dr. Philip Crowley HSE National Director Quality, Risk and Clinical Care |
19/05/2011 — 31/12/2012 |
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Ms Laverne McGuinness HSE National Director Integrated Services — Performance and Financial Management |
19/05/2011 — 31/12/2012 |
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Mr. Brian Gilroy Formerly HSE National Director Integrated Services — Reconfiguration |
19/05/2011 — 31/12/2012 |
As serving public servants the "one person, one salary" principle applies and accordingly none of the above receive additional remuneration for their membership of the Board. The following were appointed to the Board since March 2011 but have since resigned, and also received no additional remuneration in respect of their Board memberships: Mr. Michael Scanlan served on the Board as a member from 19 May 2011 to 31 December 2011 and as Chairperson from 1 January 2012 to 25 April 2012 (replaced by Dr Ambrose McLoughlin); Dr Martin Connor served on the Board from 6 June 2011 to 8 March 2012 (replaced by Ms Frances Spillane).
