Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 January 2014
324. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the role and responsibilities of the CEO of the Health Service Executive; if he will outline his targets and details of his performance package; if a bonus is payable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2011/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder current legislative arrangements the HSE does not have a Chief Executive Officer. The Health Service Governance Act 2013 replaced the HSE Board and CEO structure with a Directorate structure. The Directorate is comprised of the Director General and a number of appointed Directors and is the governing body of the HSE. The Directorate is accountable to the Minister for the performance of its functions and those of the Executive and the Director General shall account to the Minister, through the Secretary General, on behalf of the Directorate for the performance by the Directorate of its functions and those of the Executive.
In addition to his functions as a member of the Directorate and as the chairperson of the Directorate, the Director General carries on, manages and controls generally the administration and business of the Executive.
The approved salary for this post is €183,350 per annum. The Director General does not receive a bonus or any other performance related remuneration under the terms of his contract.
