09/12/2013

CRC Chief Executive Quits

The Chief Executive of the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) has quit following controversy over top-up payments.

Mr Brian Conlon resigned with immediate effect, after it was revealed that some money donated by the public was being used to top up the salaries of some staff.

Mr Conlon began the post in the summer. He was previously Chief Executive of the Mater Hospital.

(CD/IT)

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