John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In the same vein and in regard to the report, it is critical of the differences in the salaries being paid to chief executives versus the size of the hospital, project or institution. What steps is the HSE going to take to bring that into some formal structure in order that the people who are chief executives of very large organisations or small bodies will see it reflected in the salary? Does the witness foresee difficulties with the construction of that type of template? With regard to voluntary hospitals, what role is played by the boards in agreeing the salaries and top-ups being paid? Is the agreement reached between an individual and a chief executive?