Answers sought over pay of top civil servant

Robert Watt's appointment to the Department of Health comes on an interim basis with the permanent role currently being advertised.

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath will face the Oireachtas Finance Committee tomorrow, with members demanding answers on how the former secretary general of his department was appointed to the top role in the Department of Health.

Robert Watt's appointment to the Department of Health comes on an interim basis with the permanent role currently being advertised.