New Secretary general of Department of Health Robert Watt set for major pay boost

The advertisement for the role shows that Mr Watt could be in line for a major pay increase if he is successful.

Secretary General for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Robert Watt. Picture: Oireachtas TV/PA Wire

The interim Secretary General of the Department of Health will be paid nearly €300,000 per year if he is successful in being appointed to the role full time.

Robert Watt has taken the role on an interim basis, coming from his previous position as head of the Department of Public Expenditure. He will be paid his current salary of just over €211,000 per annum until the formal appointment process is completed.