Rehab Group plans name change after controversies

The Rehab Group is to consider changing its name following the damage to the brand inflicted by controversies surrounding pay and pension arrangements of former senior executives which has resulted in a €1m reduction in donations.

A new chief executive has been appointed to the charity to replace Angela Kerins, who stepped down in April amid public clashes with the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee which was trying to probe aspects of her remuneration.

Hospice boss Mo Flynn will take up the position on January 1 on a salary of €140,000 a year — significantly lower than the €240,000 paid to her predecessor.