Robert Watt, Secretary General at the Department of Health
This afternoon.
Via Independent.ie:
Under-fire Department of Health secretary-general Robert Watt this week jetted out to Dubai to attend a health and wellness expo, as controversy continues to rage over his €81,000 salary increase.
Mr Watt and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly are attending a massive international showcase in the heart of the United Arab Emirates.
It is understood they flew to the event in economy-class seats and are not staying in one of the more expensive hotels in Dubai.
Meanwhile..
“Robert Watt can’t turn up to a committee but can head off to Dubai,” Fianna Fail TD John McGuinnness said, in reference to Mr Watt’s decision on whether to appear before a joint Finance and Public Account Committee hearing on his controversial top-up.
Robert Watt jets out to Dubai for wellness conference amid €295k wage storm (RTE)