Robert Watt refuses to answer questions on 'touchy subject' of waiving €81k salary hike

Secretary General at the Department of Health Robert Watt reacted somewhat angrily when asked if he considers his €292,000 salary “appropriate and warranted”.

The secretary-general of the Department of Health Robert Watt has refused to answer questions as to whether or not he continues to waive an €81,000 salary hike.

Mr Watt took over his position in the department, which had been negotiated with the increased salary to a total of €292,000, in April after serving on an interim basis since January.