Robert Watt's €292k appointment 'sets a dangerous precedent', say TDs

Watt is to receive an €81,000 pay rise to be the country’s top health official

Robert Watt, who has been in the role as secretary general on an interim basis since January, is set to be formally approved by Cabinet tomorrow to take on the €292,000-a-year role, despite the calls.

The decision to award Robert Watt an €81,000 pay rise to be the country’s top health official should be halted as it “sets a dangerous precedent”, the Opposition has said.

Mr Watt, who has been in the role on an interim basis since January, is set to be formally approved by Cabinet tomorrow to take on the €292,000-a-year role, despite the calls.