HSE to review alleged €100k top-up

The HSE has launched a specific review into claims one of the country’s most high-profile doctors is allegedly receiving almost €100,000 in top-up fees a year.

A spokesperson confirmed the review is underway into the Master of the National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street, Rhona Mahony, after she was not named in the wider top-ups report.

Dr Mahony became embroiled in the extra payments scandal late last year after it emerged that, in addition to her €183,562 salary, she also takes home a €53,009 chief executive allowance and €45,000 in patient fees.