CEO of southern hospital group to step down after 50-year career in health service

Gerry O’Dwyer: "Leading our hospital group has been the greatest privilege of my 50 years working in the health services". Picture: John Allen/Provision

The chief executive officer of the South/South West Hospital Group (SSWHG) has paid tribute to health care staff for their work during the pandemic before he steps down from his position on Thursday after more than 50 years in the health service. 

Gerry O’Dwyer thanked all staff in the 10 hospitals across the group for their commitment and support over the last eight years of his tenure as CEO.