It related to the “re-assignment” of a number of secretaries general, or top officials, in a number of Government departments. One stuck out more than the others — the appointment of Robert Watt, then secretary general at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER), to the Department of Health on an interim basis. All other secretaries general are paid less. Screengrab from Oireachtas TV showing secretary general for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Robert Watt. When asked to comment about his new role, Mr Watt responded by texting me saying: “Looking forward to it.”I bet he is.

Source: Irish Examiner January 16, 2021 07:00 UTC