Donnelly under fire as Glynn follows Holohan out of the health service

Dr Glynn's exit on May 31 is the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the health service.

Dr Ronan Glynn Health and Minister Stephen Donnelly. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is under fire after deputy chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn announced his resignation less than a month after his boss Dr Tony Holohan said that he is to retire.

Dr Glynn is to leave the health service on May 31, and it is understood he will take up a role with consultancy firm EY in its health advisory team. HSE chief operations officer Ann O’Connor also tendered her resignation recently.