Mahony: I’ve broken no rules, I’m being vilified over extra cash

The master of Holles Street hospital has defended herself from being “vilified” over top-up payments, insisting she has broken no rules over the financial affair.

Dr Rhona Mahony took the stance after a week of outrage over the €3.2m in extra allowances given to senior managers at voluntary hospital and agency groups.

Figures released by the HSE and Department of Health show that in addition to her €183,562 salary, she also receives €53,009 in a CEO allowance, €45,000 in patient fees, and €321 in on-call payments.