Stephen Mulvany to be acting CEO of HSE

The HSE's Chief Financial Officer Stephen Mulvany has been named as acting chief executive of Ireland's health service.  Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

The outgoing chief executive of the HSE has told staff he will finish up in his role at the beginning of October and named a temporary successor to his role.

In a message to staff, Paul Reid said he plans to depart from his role as chief executive on October 3, after which he will take a period of leave.