Minister denies new job for former University Hospital Limerick CEO is a promotion

It was reported earlier that Colette Cowan, who is on administrative leave, will be one of the integrated healthcare area managers for a newly-formed region. File photo: Liam Burke/Press 22

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has insisted a new job for the former chief executive of UL Hospital Group is not a promotion, in the wake of ongoing overcrowding in the region.

He addressed a special sitting of the Oireachtas Health Committee along with regional executive officer for HSE Mid West Sandra Broderick.