Two weeks into the controversy over top-up payments, much has been learned about the unconventional remuneration arrangements some voluntary hospitals and agencies have in place for their executives. However, many more questions remain to be answered. What we do know is that in 2011 more than €3.2 million was paid out in additional allowances from State funds to senior managers. Some of these were completely above board, while others, such as the provision of health insurance cover, motor allowances and payments for serving as secretary to companies or boards, fell outside...
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