Former Cork TD Jim Daly appointed new CEO of Private Hospitals Association

Jim Daly said it is "an honour" to be appointed to the role and that following Covid, it is "exciting yet challenging time in the Irish healthcare sector". File picture: Collins

A former Fine Gael TD from Co Cork has been announced as the new CEO of the Private Hospitals Association (PHA).

Jim Daly, who served as minister of state for Mental Health and Older People up to 2020, said that he was excited to take on the new role.