Tony Holohan defends his €187k TCD move and 'will not return to CMO role'

Dr Tony Holohan announced last month that he will join Trinity as Professor of Public Health Strategy and Leadership and will take up the role on July 1. Picture: Julien Behal/PA Wire

Outgoing chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan has defended his controversial move to Trinity College Dublin, saying it is not his intention to return to the Department of Health.

Dr Holohan announced last month that he will join Trinity as Professor of Public Health Strategy and Leadership and will take up the role on July 1.