The top doctor in one of the country's largest maternity hospitals has said she has been vilified and faced unwarranted criticism over her earnings in a row over executives' top-up pay. Rhona Mahony of the National Maternity Hospital at Holles Street said her wages are strictly in line with public sector rules and that any additional money she earns is from her private practice. She denied earning additional money from the health service or through fundraising or charity. As Taoiseach Enda Kenny revealed a number of hospitals stonewalled calls to confirm if they comply with salary scales, the leading consultant obstetrician hit out at her name being linked to the controversy. "To be...
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