Albert Dolan (Galway East, Fianna Fail)

I thank Ms Nugent; that is okay. That is an important point because we know there is material non-compliance within it and then we have issues like this that arise. There is a disconnect between the controls and the reality that the patients are experiencing. I hope CHI endeavours to rebuild trust within the organisation because I have serious concerns around the culture. People place their trust when they bring their children to these hospitals. That is just something to be aware of.

I am conscious that I only have a minute remaining. I want to move on to the CEO - not Ms Nugent; the former CEO - and I want to get this completely clear. It was reported in The Journal and The Irish Times that the CEO salary for CHI was in excess of €180,000. This person finished a fixed-term contract as CEO, entered into a legal battle with CHI, a settlement was agreed and now the individual is a strategic director still earning in excess of €180,000. Is that correct?