HSE spent €11.5m last year on payments to rehired retirees

Over €26m was spent by the HSE in two years on payments to retired HSE employees.

The largest payouts, on top of pension and lump sum payments, were made to retired nursing and medical grade staff, according to data released by the HSE.

Some 686 retired staff received €11.5m last year after they were rehired, while 773 retired staff received €14.6m in 2010.