Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Dr. Smith for outlining the position. On page 15 of the health care group accounts that directors' remuneration for services as directors in the years 2011 and 2010 were nil, while the respective amounts for other services in those years were €554,377 and €626,656. Again, I understand St. Vincent's has made public comment on this matter. It would, however, be useful if it were to respond to the committee directly in respect of it. The public statement made by the hospital indicates that the figures in question, in addition to including the public salaries of clinicians, also contemplate the public and private pay of Mr. Jermyn. We are trying to work out what level of top-up was paid by St. Vincent's and I am of the view that this is to be found in the amounts to which I refer. I ask, therefore, that - in the interests of being helpful - the St. Vincent's Healthcare Group try to provide a breakdown of these figures when responding to the committee.