The face behind finance

THE top policy and deal maker in the Department of Finance is secretary general David Doyle.

Mr Doyle, 58, who was appointed to the top role in the Department in May 2006, is a father-of-four and is originally from Co Meath.

Mr Doyle was mentioned as a possible candidate for the role of chief executive of the Health Service Executive (HSE) before the organisation was formed back in 2004.