A revised salary of €292,000 was sanctioned in January 2021 for recruitment to the post of the Secretary General of the Department of Health, reflecting the challenges and very significant responsibilities attached to this role.
Section 3.1.3 of Building Momentum - A New Public Service Agreement 2021-2022 provided for a general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% or €500, whichever is greater, on 1 October 2021. Reflecting this adjustment, the rate for the post in the Department of Health with effect from 01 October 2021 is €294,920.
Further information on Building Momentum is available at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/e9d23-building-momentum-a-new-public-service-agreement-2021-2022/
I have no role in the gifting of salary by the Secretary General of the Department of Health. Gifting is a matter for the individual concerned.