CRC lied about chief’s salary, committee told

The CRC lied to the HSE by claiming its chief executive’s salary was in compliance with pay scales in July when in reality it included €40,000-worth of charity-funded top-ups.

Acting CEO of the disability group, Jim Nugent, admitted the situation as he conceded the board must now consider whether to resign.

Speaking to the PAC yesterday, he said after lengthy discussions with the HSE, it was agreed any new CEO would receive an €83,252 salary. The deal was put to the test in July when then director Brian Conlan replaced outgoing CEO Paul Kiely — who was receiving a €116,000 top-up to his €106,000 pay packet.