Rehab group appoints consultant to review governance

The Rehab Group has admitted that its response to recent public and political demands has been "inadequate".

In a letter to staff this morning, the board said it had not exercised enough oversight of some issues which have come to public attention in recent weeks.

It has appointed independent consultant Dr Eddie Molloy to oversee a "root and branch review" into its governance and structures, and how it conducts its affairs.

The board said it hopes to recover the confidence and trust of the general public as a result.

The statement comes just days after the sudden retirement of CEO Angela Kerins, who stepped down as chief executive effective last Friday.

It's understood that neither Ms Kerins nor her predecessor, Frank Flannery, have yet confirmed their plans to attend the Public Accounts Committee's hearing on Rehab this Thursday.