Paul Reid has said his time as director general of the HSE has been one of the most inspirational times of his career as he paid an emotional tribute to HSE staff on his last day as CEO.
The former civil servant announced he would be leaving his role earlier this year as the HSE enters a “new phase” of operations. He was originally set to depart in December, but later confirmed he would officially step down in early October and take a period of accrued leave.
The reasons behind his resignation include reports that he wanted to spend more time with his family. The 57-year-old was first appointed director general in April 2019 and was one of the most familiar faces in Ireland over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic.
