Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 October 2004
78 Mr. Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is satisfactory that the newly appointed chief executive of the Health Service Executive will not be in a position to take up the position until April 2005; the salary and remuneration package agreed for the post; the person who will take charge of the HSE pending the appointment being taken up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26311/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraProfessor Aidan Halligan is taking up his appointment as chief executive officer of the Health Service Executive, HSE, from 31 January 2005, rather than April as previously stated. Professor Halligan has already been involved in planning activities for January next for the establishment of the HSE and in the recruitment of the senior management team for the HSE. He will continue to liaise with the interim HSE's change management team until his official start date in January.
In the meanwhile, responsibility for the running of both the interim HSE and the HSE will be a matter for the executive chairman and his board. The executive chairman, board and the interim HSE's change management team are currently putting in place appropriate measures to ensure the smooth running of the operation until Professor Halligan formally takes up office.
The salary for Professor Halligan is: basic —€330,000; performance bonus — up to a maximum of 25%; pension provision — 25%; relocation allowance —€40,000; and, car allowance —€15,000. The remuneration package reflects the size of the task and the level of responsibility of the CEO role.
