Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013
163. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the proposed pay levels for the chief executives of the new hospitals groups; if he has proposed bonus payments for these posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13776/13]
View answerThe salary rate for Hospital Group CEOs has been set at National Director Level 3 - €145,959. The feasibility of offering a more flexible package encompassing higher on target earnings associated directly with improved performance was explored but it was decided that this would not be sustainable in current circumstances. The salary for these positions, as with all senior public service posts, will be subject to reduction in line with the arrangements announced by the Government in the context of the public service pay talks which concluded on 25th February last.
