Ex-chief signs off on award for Rehab

A European prize for excellence awarded to a division of the Rehab Group was signed by the group’s former CEO, who denies any conflict of interest.

Frank Flannery, Fine Gael director of organisation and strategy, signed a certificate of excellence for the National Learning Network, the training and education arm of the Rehab Group.

Mr Flannery was CEO of the Rehab Group for 25 years, and is a current board member of both the Rehab Group and the NLN.