Public pay policy compliance

A request by the HSE to voluntary health agencies to confirm they are operating in line with public pay policy has been largely ignored to date, with just five out of 43 voluntary bodies responding.

Health Minister James Reilly said 10 more agencies have sought more time to respond. He was responding to a report that the CEO of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, is receiving a €30,000 allowance from shops on campus. He said additional non-pay monies that arise from activities in the private sector cannot be used to supplement pay.

He said if the confirmations are not received shortly, the department will have to take further action.