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Taoiseach rules out independent inquiry into salary top-ups

The Taoiseach is ruling out an independent inquiry into the salary top-ups scandal. Sinn F&eacute...
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16.29 10 Dec 2013


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Taoiseach rules out independent inquiry into salary top-ups

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16.29 10 Dec 2013


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The Taoiseach is ruling out an independent inquiry into the salary top-ups scandal. Sinn Féin has called for the investigation, saying the problems do not end at the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC).

But Enda Kenny says the Health Minister and Health Service Executive (HSE) hauling in the organisations involved will bring the issue to conclusion.

He rejected calls from Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams to put an investigation into outside hands.

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He says the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) can get to the bottom of issues to.

Meanwhile the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee says they will contact Brian Conlon again today to ask him to appear tomorrow.

The now-former CEO of the CRC resigned yesterday amid controversy over top ups to salaries using charitable donations. He has declined an invitation to answer questions at the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee tomorrow.

PAC Chairman John McGuinness said if he again refuses, they will then consider applying to the Dail Committee on Procedure and Privileges to force Mr. Conlon to attend and answer their questions.


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