HSE boss Paul Reid was “mulling” over resigning from his position for sometime and was “firm” with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly with his decision.
Senior sources have said Mr Reid’s decision to step away in December from the role was solely due to wanting to spend time with his family.
Tension had built between Minister Donnelly and Mr Reid in recent days after Mr Reid said plans to reconfigure the Emergency Department at Our Lady's Hospital Navan will proceed, despite a request from Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to put them on hold.
