Drumm’s bonus - Another example of arrogance

The decision of the Health Service Executive to provide its chief executive, Professor Brendan Drumm, with a bonus of over €70,000 is another breathtaking example of contemptible arrogance.

Irrespective of the timeframe in which this bonus was paid Health Minister Mary Harney has a duty to the Irish taxpayer to explain exactly why and for what reason Prof Drumm was paid this bonus. When pressed to do so yesterday her response was: “I have no responsibility here.”

If she, the Minister for Health, is not responsible, who is?