Fianna Fáil TD hits out at 'poor judgement' of Donnelly and Watt travelling to Dubai

The year-long expo is focusing on healthcare and wellness this week, with Mr Donnelly and Mr Watt flying out on Wednesday
Fianna Fáil TD hits out at 'poor judgement' of Donnelly and Watt travelling to Dubai

The Irish Examiner has asked the Department of Health for details on Mr Watt, who this week confirmed that he has taken up the €81,000 pay increase he received when he took the job last week. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A Fianna Fáil TD has hit out at the "poor judgement" Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and his Department Secretary-General Robert Watt.

John McGuinness was speaking in response to reports that the pair have flown to the Dubai Expo Health Week.

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