New chair for HSE

Dr Frank Dolphin has been appointed by Health Minister Mary Harney as the new Chairman of the HSE.

A native of Birr, Co Offaly, Dr Frank Dolphin is the chairman of Rigney Dolphin, a services business in Waterford which employs 1,100 staff.

He is also chairman of the Children’s University Hospital, Temple St and a member of the board of Governors of the Mater Hospital.

Dr Dolphin succeeds Liam Downey as HSE Chairman. Mr Downey has stepped down having served two terms as a HSE board member.

[Posted: Wed 28/07/2010]